Match Report
Derby County carried a 6-game unbeaten run into this. The five-game form split read 5/15 points for Brighton & Hove Albion against 11/15 for Derby County.
The head-to-head ledger counts 15 games: 5 Brighton & Hove Albion wins, 5 for Derby County, 5 draws, at 2.27 goals per meeting.
The venue was The American Express Community Stadium, with room for 31,876 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Brighton & Hove Albion led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Brighton & Hove Albion: Anthony Knockaert (33'), J. Locadia (45') · Derby County: Ashley Cole (81')
Key stats
Possession: Brighton & Hove Albion 47% · Derby County 53% · Total shots: 18-11 · On target: 8-3 · Corners: 8-5