FM Preview: Derby County v Leeds United 26 Dec 2011

Last updated : 25 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Derby County v Leeds United fixture

Derby County prepare to entertain Leeds United at Pride Park at lunchtime on Monday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 54 games played, Rams have recorded 21 wins, and Leeds United have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was less than a year ago, in April 2011, the Rams carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 12 Apr Derby County 2-1 Leeds Utd. Championship
2010/2011 Sat 07 Aug Leeds Utd. 1 - 2 Derby County Championship
2008/2009 Tue 11 Nov Derby County 2 - 1 Leeds Utd. League Cup
2006/2007 Sun 06 May Derby County 2 - 0 Leeds Utd. Championship
2006/2007 Sat 09 Dec Leeds Utd. 0 - 1 Derby County Championship
2005/2006 Sat 11 Feb Derby County 0 - 0 Leeds Utd. Championship
2005/2006 Wed 28 Sep Leeds Utd. 3 - 1 Derby County Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Derby County have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Rams have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Leeds United however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Whites, and 10 goals against.

Derby County find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 28 points from their 22 matches.

Leeds United's total of 35 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Derby County 6 1 1 4 4 9 4
Leeds United 6 3 1 2 10 5 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Rams of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Leeds United, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Derby County 6 games since last home draw.
Leeds United Undefeated in last 4 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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