Derby v
Preston
Tue 25th Nov - Pride Park Stadium
Sat 22nd Nov - Portman Road

Derby boss Paul Jewell admits his side lacked a mental strength in their 2-0 defeat to Ipswich.

Ipswich Town boosted their play-off credentials with a 2-0 win over Derby County at Portman Road.

Wolves re-established their six-point lead at the summit, Reading lost at home and Watford beat QPR.

Ipswich will hope for a return to winning ways when they welcome Derby to Portman Road.

Paulo Sousa takes charge of QPR, while Wolves look to reinforce their lead at the top.

Derby are hoping to beat Championship rivals Charlton to the signing of Darren Powell.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 22nd November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Ipswich vs Derby |
| Tuesday 25th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Derby vs Preston |
| Saturday 29th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Burnley vs Derby |
| Tuesday 2nd December | |
| Carling Cup | |
| 19:45 | Stoke vs Derby |
| Saturday 6th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Derby vs Crystal Palace |
| Tuesday 9th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Wolverhampton vs Derby |
| Monday 15th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Charlton vs Derby |
| Saturday 20th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Derby vs Watford |
| Friday 26th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Preston vs Derby |
| Sunday 28th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Derby vs Ipswich |
| Saturday 10th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Cardiff vs Derby |
| Saturday 17th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Derby vs QPR |
| Tuesday 27th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Birmingham vs Derby |
| Saturday 31st January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Derby vs Coventry |
| Tuesday 3rd February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Derby vs Blackpool |
| Saturday 7th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Plymouth vs Derby |
| Saturday 14th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Derby vs Reading |
| Saturday 21st February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Nottm Forest vs Derby |
| Friday 27th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Doncaster vs Derby |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday 15th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Derby 3 - 0 Sheff Wed | |
| Tuesday 11th November | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Derby 2 - 1 Leeds | |
| Saturday 8th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Reading 3 - 0 Derby | |
| Tuesday 4th November | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Brighton 1 - 4 Derby | |
| Sunday 2nd November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Derby 1 - 1 Nottm Forest | |
| Tuesday 28th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Derby 3 - 1 Norwich | |
| Saturday 25th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Coventry 1 - 1 Derby | |
| Tuesday 21st October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Blackpool 3 - 2 Derby | |
| Saturday 18th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Derby 2 - 1 Plymouth | |
| Saturday 4th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Norwich 1 - 2 Derby | |
| Tuesday 30th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Derby 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 27th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| QPR 0 - 2 Derby | |
| Saturday 20th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Derby 1 - 1 Cardiff | |
| Tuesday 16th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Swansea 1 - 1 Derby | |
| Saturday 13th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Derby 2 - 1 Sheff Utd | |
| Saturday 30th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Barnsley 2 - 0 Derby | |
| Tuesday 26th August | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Preston 0 - 1 Derby | |
| Saturday 23rd August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Derby 0 - 1 Southampton | |
| Saturday 16th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Bristol City 1 - 1 Derby | |
| Tuesday 12th August | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Derby 3 - 1 Lincoln City | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bristol City | 18 | 25 |
| 12 | Queens Park Rangers | 18 | 25 |
| 13 | Derby County | 18 | 24 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 18 | 23 |
| 15 | Coventry City | 18 | 23 |