Match Previews

country flag The Championship Round Play-Off Final
Aston Villa vs. Derby County
Mon 27 May 2019 15:00
Referee
P Tierney
Weather at KO
weather icon Clear  20oC | Precip: 0% (0 mm) | Wind 6.7 m/s
Travel Info Aston Villa
2 hours coach
Distance
193 KM (Distance Matrix)
Venue
Neutral
Travel Info Derby County
2 hours coach
Distance
198 KM (Distance Matrix)

Aston Villa

Last updated: Mon 27 May 2019 20:01
In Brief

Villa hope to go one better than last season. Orjan Nyland and Tom Carroll injured. James Chester doubtful.

Looking Back

Narrowly progressed to Wembley after beating West Brom on penalties at the semi-final stage.

This is the second season running they have reached the play-off final. They lost 1-0 to Fulham last season.

Looking Ahead

Unknown whether changes will be in the offing. Struggled to break West Brom down last time out but Dean Smith unlikely to react too dramatically.

Orjan Nyland and Tom Carroll both remain sidelined due to injury. James Chester is still a major doubt.

Points of Interest

Top scorer Tammy Abraham now has 26 goals for the season despite playing just 40 games.

Derby County

Last updated: Mon 27 May 2019 20:01
In Brief

Derby hoping to finally have success in play-offs. Craig Bryson, Craig Forsyth, Curtis Davies and Marcus Olsson all injured. Dave Nugent, Andy King and Martyn Waghorn doubtful. Scott Malone suspended.

Looking Back

Miserable record in play-offs in recent season, last making the final which they lost five years ago.

Superb performance to win 4-2 at Leeds in semi-final having lost first leg. They became the first side to lose the home leg first before progressing in the Championship.

Looking Ahead

Jack Marriott seems a certain starter after he scored twice as sub at Leeds.

Scott Malone is suspended after his late sending off at Leeds. That should give an emotional Wembley appearance for Ashley Cole.

Dave Nugent and Andy King are again doubtful. Craig Bryson, Craig Forsyth, Curtis Davies and Marcus Olsson all remain sidelined.

Points of Interest

Derby lost 3-0 at home to Aston Villa and 4-0 at Villa Park this season so will be keen to change a nightmare recent record against their opponents.

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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench

Derby County

Last updated: Mon 27 May 2019 20:01
In Brief

Derby hoping to finally have success in play-offs. Craig Bryson, Craig Forsyth, Curtis Davies and Marcus Olsson all injured. Dave Nugent, Andy King and Martyn Waghorn doubtful. Scott Malone suspended.

Looking Back

Miserable record in play-offs in recent season, last making the final which they lost five years ago.

Superb performance to win 4-2 at Leeds in semi-final having lost first leg. They became the first side to lose the home leg first before progressing in the Championship.

Looking Ahead

Jack Marriott seems a certain starter after he scored twice as sub at Leeds.

Scott Malone is suspended after his late sending off at Leeds. That should give an emotional Wembley appearance for Ashley Cole.

Dave Nugent and Andy King are again doubtful. Craig Bryson, Craig Forsyth, Curtis Davies and Marcus Olsson all remain sidelined.

Points of Interest

Derby lost 3-0 at home to Aston Villa and 4-0 at Villa Park this season so will be keen to change a nightmare recent record against their opponents.

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Probable Starting 11
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Game Score
Round 1
Reading - Derby County 1 - 2
Hull City - Aston Villa 1 - 3
Round 4
Derby County - Ipswich Town 2 - 0
Round 11
Hull City - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round 12
Leeds United - Brentford 1 - 1
Round 15
Middlesbrough - Derby County 1 - 1
Round 16
Aston Villa - Bolton Wanderers 2 - 0
Round 17
Sheffield United - Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0
Round 18
Leeds United - Bristol City 2 - 0
Round 20
Sheffield United - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round 21
West Bromwich Albion - Aston Villa 2 - 2
Round 22
Derby County - Nottingham Forest 0 - 0
Round 24
Leeds United - Blackburn Rovers 3 - 2
Round 25
Leeds United - Hull City 0 - 2
Round 26
Derby County - Middlesbrough 1 - 1
Round 27
Leeds United - Derby County 2 - 0
Round 28
Norwich City - Birmingham City 3 - 1
Bolton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion 0 - 2
Round 31
Aston Villa - Sheffield United 3 - 3
Round 34
Nottingham Forest - Derby County 1 - 0
Round 35
Leeds United - West Bromwich Albion 4 - 0
Round 39
West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City 3 - 2
Round 42
Leeds United - Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0
Round 46
Derby County - West Bromwich Albion 3 - 1
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (1)
Aston Villa - West Bromwich Albion 2 - 1
Derby County - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (2)
West Bromwich Albion - Aston Villa 1 - 0
(3 : 4 AP)
Leeds United - Derby County 2 - 4
Round Play-Off Final
Aston Villa - Derby County 2 - 1