Derby take first home win and training-ground boost into Saints trip
Wednesday 11 November 2026 · By Kevin Moss
Derby remain 23rd in the Championship after a 3–1 home victory over Bolton on Friday ended ten league games without a win and delivered their first home league success of the season. John Eustace’s side are still in the relegation zone, level on 10 points with Burnley and five behind safety, but they go into the international break with a result and some encouraging training-ground news.
Rúben Rodrigues put Bolton ahead in the 42nd minute. Nyambe equalised in the 46th with his first career goal, after more than 300 appearances according to the BBC, Robinson headed Derby in front in the 49th and Brewster sealed it in the 90th minute plus four. Those times come from BBC coverage; Bolton’s official report independently confirms the sequence. Eustace told the BBC: “We were very calm at half time, the players spoke, we changed our shape.” He also said: “Let’s certainly not get carried away, but let’s be really proud of the group.” He remains in post.
Derby have two wins, four draws and nine defeats from 15 matches, with 14 scored and 30 conceded. Their 10 points leave them behind Burnley on goal difference and two above bottom club Preston. The relegation zone is 22nd to 24th; Lincoln, 21st on 15, are the side immediately above it, five points clear. The Pride Park win is only a second league success in 15, not an escape from danger. Third to eighth enter the six-team play-offs, with fifth meeting eighth and sixth meeting seventh in one-off eliminators, and third and fourth going straight to the two-legged semi-finals.
Derbyshire Live reported on 10 November, and updated on 11 November, that Patrick Agyemang, sidelined since April with a serious Achilles injury, has returned to team training. Matt Clarke has also returned to training in recent weeks, and Charlie Taylor is hoping to get on the pitches. Eustace had already told the BBC on 7 November that Agyemang and Clarke could provide an injury boost after the break; he did not guarantee either would start at Southampton, and that still holds. Duffy and Travis played on Friday.
Eustace remains in charge. The next match is away to Southampton on Saturday 21 November at 12:30 GMT, live on Sky Sports+. Saints are seventh on 24 points, with a four-point deduction already applied, and are coming off a first defeat in seven. Wolves away follows on Tuesday 24 November at 20:00 GMT, live on Sky Sports Main Event. Their last six league results are loss, loss, draw, loss, loss, win. The verified news is the Pride Park win and the training-ground recoveries, not any unconfirmed ownership story. Derby need to treat Friday as a start, not as a conclusion.
Pride Park Stadium has been home to Derby County since 1997. It sits on Pride Parkway, Derby, DE24 8XL, a short walk from Derby railway station and just off the A52 (Brian Clough Way). Capacity is 33,597, all seated. For visiting supporters it is one of the easier Championship grounds: compact, well signposted, and close to the city.
The bowl is continuous but still named as four stands. The West Stand is the two-tier main stand. It holds the tunnel, dressing rooms, dugouts and hospitality. Opposite is the East Stand, a long single-tier side. The North Stand is behind one goal and is the quieter family end. The South Stand is behind the other goal and is where Derby’s louder support gathers. Away fans sit in the South-East corner, between the East and South Stands. A typical league allocation is about 2,700; cup ties can take more.
Views are generally excellent. There are few pillars. Upper-tier seats along the West or East give the fullest picture of the pitch. Lower-tier seats put you closer to the play. The away corner still has a decent sightline of both goals. Legroom and concourse space are better than many older grounds.
Train is the simplest option. Derby station is roughly 10–15 minutes on foot. Leave the station, follow Pride Park Way, and you will pick up match-day pedestrian flows toward the ground. Local buses also stop close to the stadium on match days. If you drive, book official parking early. Derby Arena and other nearby official sites are used when available. Away parking is often directed toward the Derby Conference Centre on London Road, then a 10–15 minute walk. Resident parking zones operate around the ground; street parking can mean a fine. Accessible parking for visiting Blue Badge holders is usually in the South-East area, close to the away turnstiles, and should be booked through the club.
Turnstiles for away supporters are in that South-East corner. They normally open about 90 minutes before kick-off. Pride Park is cashless, so cards or contactless only for food, drink and any on-site purchases. Concourse kiosks sell hot food, snacks, soft drinks and alcohol. Stewarding around the away section is usually straightforward. Follow the stand and stair printed on your ticket.
For a pint before the game, many visiting fans head toward the station rather than the immediate stadium perimeter. The Brunswick Inn and The Alexandra Hotel, a short walk if you turn right from the station, are long-standing real-ale stops and generally used to mixed crowds. The Navigation Inn sits nearer typical away parking. Admission at pubs closest to the ground can vary with the fixture, so have a backup. After the match, expect a short hold leaving the car parks while pedestrians clear Derwent Parade and Royal Way.
Inside, facilities in the away section include toilets and refreshment points. Accessible seating and companion tickets can be arranged in advance; wheelchair spaces for visitors are concentrated around the South-East corner. Stewards and supporter liaison staff can point you to the right gate if you need step-free access.
Pride Park is a modern, enclosed ground with a proper match-day noise when the South Stand is in voice. Arrive early, use official travel and parking, keep cash off your list, and you should have a clean, simple away day in Derby.