Derby County face Bolton Wanderers in crucial Championship clash at Pride Park

match details and standings

On Friday, 6 November 2026, Derby County will welcome Bolton Wanderers to Pride Park for a Championship match kicking off at 20:00 UTC. The match features a home side sitting in 23rd place, firmly in the relegation zone with just 7 points from 14 games, while Bolton Wanderers lie in 17th, holding 17 points from the same number of matches. Derby have scored 11 goals and conceded 29, giving them a goal difference of minus 18, whereas Bolton have scored 19 and conceded 26, with a goal difference of minus 7. The 10-point gap between the sides underlines the challenge Derby faces to climb out of trouble.

Derby County's recent struggles

Derby County enter this fixture on the back of a difficult run of form. In their last five matches, they have failed to win, drawing once and suffering four defeats. Their recent results include a 0-4 home defeat to Norwich City on 3 November, a 1-4 away loss at Millwall on 31 October, and a 1-1 draw with Sheffield United away on 24 October. Prior to that, they lost 0-1 at home to Stoke City on 17 October and 1-4 away at Queens Park Rangers on 14 October. Overall, Derby have managed just three goals in these five games but conceded 14, averaging 0.6 goals scored and 2.8 goals conceded per match in this period, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities and scoring difficulties.

Bolton Wanderers' mixed form

Bolton Wanderers have displayed a more balanced but still inconsistent recent form. Over their past five matches, they have won two, drawn one, and lost two. Their latest outing was a 1-0 away victory against Charlton Athletic on 3 November. However, prior to that, they suffered a 2-3 home defeat to Bristol City on 31 October and a heavy 1-5 home loss to Middlesbrough on 23 October. They also secured a 0-0 draw away at Southampton on 17 October and a 3-1 away win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on 13 October. Bolton have scored seven goals and conceded nine in these matches, averaging 1.4 goals per game while allowing 1.8. This indicates a more potent attack compared to Derby, though defensive lapses remain a concern.

head-to-head and expectations

Though the detailed head-to-head record is not provided, the current league positions and recent form suggest Bolton Wanderers hold the upper hand heading into this clash. Derby's prolonged difficulties, especially their defensive frailty and lack of wins, contrast with Bolton's relatively better form and higher points tally. Playing at home at Pride Park gives Derby a chance to arrest their slide, but overcoming a 10-point gap and recent struggles looks a daunting task. Bolton, meanwhile, could look to continue their push for mid-table security with a positive result on the road.

where to watch

Supporters in the United States can watch the match live on Paramount+. No other broadcast details are available for this fixture at present.

Where the teams stand

Recent form