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Burton Albion vs Derby County. Sky Bet Championship.

Pirelli StadiumAttendance6,746.

Burton Albion 1

  • J Irvine (12th minute)

Derby County 0

    Burton 1-0 Derby: Burton edge past Midlands rivals Derby

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    Highlights of Burton's 1-0 win over Derby in the Sky Bet Championship

    Jackson Irvine's first-half header handed Burton a famous win over local rivals Derby in the Championship on Friday night.

    Just 12 miles separate the two clubs, and it was just the one goal that divided them on the night as Irvine scored his third goal in four league games.

    Despite Nigel Pearson calling on Darren Bent and loanee signing James Wilson in the second half, the visitors were unable to break down a resolute Burton defence.

    The win handed Burton manager Nigel Clough all three points against his former club, in what was the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.

    Jackson Irvine celebrates
    Image: Jackson Irvine celebrates his winner against Derby

    The hosts started brightly under the lights at the Pirelli Stadium, with Lloyd Dyer forcing an early save from Scott Carson in the Derby goal.

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    Lucas Akins and Jackson Irvine hailed Burton's performance following their 1-0 win over Derby

    Burton continued to press, and were rewarded for their fast start when Irvine headed home from six yards out after Lucas Akins' cross.

    Akins proved a constant threat down the right for Burton, and his perfectly weighted cross handed Irvine another goal for his new side, having joined Burton for a club record £350k in the summer.

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    Jackson Irvine celebrates scoring Burton's opening goal against Derby County
    Image: Irvine's first-half header proved decisive

    Derby enjoyed more of the ball after Burton's opener, but failed with the final ball when building an attack.

    Claims for a penalty were waved away just before the break when Chris Martin's effort struck against Akins, but the 27-year-old kept his arms down in a natural position.

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    Nigel Clough says it is remarkable for a club of Burton’s size to be where they are

    Just before the hour-mark, Wilson, who joined on loan from Manchester United this week, came on along with Bent as Derby pushed for an equaliser.

    Wilson looked lively, but both he and Bent failed to fashion any changes of note in the second half.

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    Nigel Pearson says once again Derby have been unable to fulfil what they promised to do

    As the full-time whistle neared, it was Burton who came close to adding a second, but Marcus Harness failed to get a proper connection following Chris O'Grady's cross.

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