EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 19Saturday, 5 December 2026 · 12:30 UK
Venue: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough (34,988)
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Likely lineups

Top players by FPL points within each position, confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoff
MiddlesbroughLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup, top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
Derby CountyLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup, top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.

Middlesbrough, last 5

  1. W31 OctvsCharlton Athletic3-0
  2. W23 Oct@Bolton Wanderers5-1
  3. D17 OctvsCardiff City2-2
  4. W13 Oct@Stoke City3-2
  5. W10 OctvsWolverhampton Wanderers1-0

Derby County, last 5

  1. L31 Oct@Millwall1-4
  2. D24 Oct@Sheffield United1-1
  3. D24 Oct@Sheffield Utd1-1
  4. L17 OctvsStoke City0-1
  5. L14 Oct@Queens Park Rangers1-4

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
32
Meetings
16
Middlesbrough wins
7
Draws
9
Derby County wins

Frequently asked

When does Middlesbrough play Derby County?
Middlesbrough host Derby County on 5 December 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What is the head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Derby County?
Across 32 meetings in our archive, Middlesbrough have won 16, Derby County have won 9, with 7 draws.
Where is Middlesbrough v Derby County played?
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough - Middlesbrough's home ground.