This Week's Opposition: Derby County

A closer look at The Rams, Portsmouth's next Championship opponent.

Now winless in 4 Championship matches, Pompey prepare for matchday 37 and it’s a game rearranged for TV broadcast - Derby County the visitors to Fratton Park for Monday night football under the floodlights.

MANAGER

Former Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers boss John Eustace remains in charge of The Rams.

The 46-year-old took to the helm last February and has so far overseen 54 competitive matches, winning 21.

ONE TO WATCH

Derby’s number 10, Rhian Brewster is likely to cause Portsmouth some problems this time around.

The forward, who arrived from Sheffield United last summer, has contributed 4 goals and 1 assist in his last 8 games, scoring 6 from 27 league appearances overall so far this term.

Brewster came through the academy ranks of both Chelsea and Liverpool before turning pro in 2017, however had to find gametime outside of the top flight in order to progress his career.

TOP SCORER

United States international Patrick Agyemang and former England Under-19 striker Carlton Morris both lead the way in front of goal with 10 strikes each so far this campaign.

Agyemang wears the number 7 shirt and joined the club from MLS side Charlotte FC last July, however has failed to find the back of the net in any of his last 5 outings.

Morris dons the squad number 9 and has only recently returned from an ankle injury which had kept him sidelined between mid-November and mid-February - His last goal came 4 months ago in a 2-1 win over Blackburn at Ewood Park.

CURRENT FORM

Derby are pushing for the Play-Offs this season, occupying 8th position with 54 points to their name, just 3 points off Wrexham in 6th prior to the weekend’s Championship action kicking off.

Their last fixture away at Millwall ended in a 1-0 defeat but prior to that, The Rams had won 2 on the spin at home to Blackburn and Sheffield Wednesday.

The reverse of this fixture at Pride Park back in December saw Callum Lang open the scoring early for the Blues before Hayden Matthews converted into the back of his own net to share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

Will it be a first win in 5 for John Mousinho’s side or will their recent woes continue?

Join Jake Smith, David Howes and James Wilson on Express FM from 7pm on Monday (March 16th) evening for full coverage of Portsmouth vs Derby County. Pompey Live will have you covered with all of the action from Fratton Park.

Kick-off: 8pm!