Match Report
The table gap was wide: 62 points between Derby County (2nd, 92 pts) and Carlisle United (24th, 30 pts). Carlisle United ranked 20th in the league on five-round form, well above their 24th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.7/0.8 for Derby County and 0.89/1.76 for Carlisle United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Derby County's unbeaten run stood at 5. Over the last five, Derby County had taken 11 of 15 points to Carlisle United's 3.
Pride Park Stadium in Derby staged the fixture, a ground that holds 33,597. On the scoreboard, Derby County led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.




