Match report
Derby vs Blackburn — the facts
Derby beat Blackburn 3–1 (half-time 0–1).
Derby met Blackburn in the Championship (Regular Season - 35). Kick-off was Saturday, 28 February 2026, 12:30 UTC at Pride Park. Referee: Leigh Doughty.
Team pages: Derby · Blackburn · Championship
Key moments
- 45' Goal: Hayden Carter (assist: Yuri Ribeiro) — 0–1
- 55' Goal: Benjamin Brereton (assist: Derry Murkin) — 1–1
- 74' Goal: Matthew Clarke — 2–1
- 82' Goal: Rhian Brewster (assist: Derry Murkin) — 3–1
Starting line-ups
Derby (4-2-3-1)
Blackburn (3-4-2-1)
About this match
On this page: the Derby vs Blackburn final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Derby and Blackburn team pages or the Championship page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Derby vs Blackburn?
Derby beat Blackburn 3–1 (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in Derby vs Blackburn?
Hayden Carter (45') for Blackburn; Benjamin Brereton (55') for Derby; Matthew Clarke (74') for Derby; Rhian Brewster (82') for Derby.
›Where can I watch Derby vs Blackburn highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Derby vs Blackburn; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Derby and Blackburn?
Derby and Blackburn have met 10 times — 3 wins for Derby, 7 wins for Blackburn and 0 draws.