Derby
Bolton Wanderers
Match summary
Derby came from behind to win 3-1 at home to Bolton Wanderers.
In the first half, Rúben Rodrigues put Bolton Wanderers ahead in the 42nd minute. In the second half, Ryan Nyambe equalised in the 46th minute, Jack Robinson put Derby in front with a header in the 49th minute, and Rhian Brewster made it 3-1 in stoppage time.
There was little between the sides on chances: Derby created 1.45 expected goals (xG) from 9 shots, Bolton Wanderers 1.51 from 17.
Derby secured a 3-1 victory against Bolton Wanderers in the Championship despite enduring a difficult first half. Bolton Wanderers dominated possession with 70 percent of the ball and completed 554 passes compared to Derby's 232, while also generating 17 shots to the hosts' 9. Both sides registered similar numbers on target, with 5 for Derby and 6 for Bolton Wanderers. The expected goals metrics reflected a tight contest at 1.45 to 1.51 in favour of the visitors. Discipline was well-managed, with Derby committing 12 fouls and receiving no cautions, while Bolton Wanderers accumulated 9 fouls and 2 yellow cards.
The match turned dramatically after the interval following a quiet opening period where Rúben Rodrigues opened the scoring for Bolton Wanderers with a right-footed shot in the 42nd minute. Derby responded immediately in the 46th minute as Ryan Nyambe equalised with a right-footed shot. Jack Robinson then headed in during the 49th minute to put the hosts ahead at 2-1. Luca Stephenson and Gaizka Larrazabal received yellow cards for Bolton Wanderers in the 62nd and 90+5th minutes respectively. Rhian Brewster sealed the win with a left-footed shot in the 90+4th minute, establishing the final scoreline of 3-1.
