Summary

  • Grant punches ball into own net

  • Dicko held off two players to fire in opener

  • Derby remain fifth; Wolves up to seventh

  • Ibrahimovic scores hat-trick in PSG win

  1. KICK-OFFpublished at 19:45 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Derby boss Steve McClaren takes his seat in the stand. Wolves kick off, playing from right to left.

    We are under way.

  2. Managers viewspublished at 19:44 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Wolves manager Kenny Jackett says it is "a massive game" and he sees it as "an opportunity against a good team".

    Steve McClaren wants to "play the Derby way" which is apparently "good attacking football".

    The players are have lined up and shook hands. We are just minutes away from kick-off. Molineux is rocking!

  3. Bent is backpublished at 19:43 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Darren BentImage source, Getty Images

    The return of striker Darren Bent will provide a boost for the Derby attack. The on-loan Aston Villa man has scored seven goals in 10 games for the Rams, but has missed the last four games through injury.

    Steve McClaren will be hoping his comeback will be the catalyst to get their season back on track.

  4. GOAL FOR PSGpublished at 19:38 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    French Ligue 1

    Paris St-Germain lead Lorient within three minutes. Keeper Benjamin Lecomte wiped out Zlatan Ibrahimovic with a reckless tackle. The 23-year-old was booked and the Swede stepped up to convert the kick.

    Ibrahimovic appeared to be in pain on the sidelines moments after the goal with coach Laurent Blanc looking concerned.

  5. European updatepublished at 19:34 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Zlatan IbrahimovicImage source, Getty Images

    In France, Paris St-Germain could go top of Ligue 1 if they beat Lorient tonight (19:30 GMT).

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic starts - five days after a foul-mouthed rant where he claimed France "does not deserve" PSG after they lost to Bordeaux.

    In Spain, Valencia look to increase their hold on third place above Atletico Madrid when they visit Elche (19:45 GMT).

    And in Germany, Hamburg and Hertha Berlin - who are in the two places above the relegation play-off spot spot - meet at the Imtech Arena (19:30 GMT).

  6. McClaren on the marchpublished at 19:33 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Derby manager Steve McClarenImage source, Getty Images

    Despite Derby's recent stutters, former England manager Steve McClaren has worked wonders with the Rams and restored his once ridiculed reputation.

    His side are right in the thick of a fight for promotion back to the Premier League.

    "We need to dig in and get something from this game," said McClaren in the lead-up to the match.

    "We have got to pick ourselves up and show real character and endeavour to make sure that we give the same performance of character as we have done."

  7. The country's leading goalscorerpublished at 19:27 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Benik AfobeImage source, BBC Sport

    This week saw Spurs striker Harry Kane called up to the England national team for the first time, after his goalscoring exploits for his club.

    But do his 26 goals this season mean he is the top scorer in the land?

    No, is the answer. Meet Wolves frontman Benik Afobe who has netted 27 this term; eight for his current side and 19 while on loan at MK Dons.

    "He has already made a good impact here," said manager Kenny Jackett. "He has given us good options going forward and brings other people into play."

  8. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 19:22 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Derby County on Twitter:, external Here's the view from pitch side at @OfficialWolves' Molineux ahead of the game this evening

    Derby CountyImage source, Derby County
    Derby CountyImage source, Derby County

    It seems the conditions are favourable. Pitch looking in decent nick and the weather is dry. The two sides should be able to get the ball down and play some good footy tonight.

  9. The form guidepublished at 19:18 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    The two sides met in November and it was a somewhat one-sided encounter as Derby ran out 5-0 winners.

    It moved the Rams top of the Championship table, but recent form has seen them slip to fifth as they look to end a run of five winless games.

    Wolves have been steady this term, and have lost just once in their last seven league games.

    A victory tonight will see them move on the verge of a play-off spot.

  10. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 19:13 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    As ever, the commentary would not be the same without your input so give us your thoughts.

    Can Derby claim an automatic promotion spot at the end of the season? Will Wolves sneak a spot in the play-off positions?

    Let us know on Twitter using #bbcfootball, external on the BBC Sport Facebook page, external or by texting in to 81111 (UK only).

  11. Friday night footballpublished at 19:08 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Wolves fans

    Welcome to Friday night football, as Wolves take on Derby in the Championship with both sides looking to climb back into English football's elite.

    The Rams were last there in 2008, while Wolves went down in 2012, and further still the following year.

    But the pair are now in the hunt to get back to the top, and face off in a crucial match at Molineux.

    Not to forget, there are matches taking place in leagues across Europe too, and we will keep you updated on those games.

  12. LINE-UPSpublished at 19:03 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Star striker Benik Abofe is up front for Wolves alongside Nouha Dicko. On-loan players Darren Bent and Jesse Lingard both start for Derby as they look to get back to winning ways.

    Wolves XI: Kuszczak, Doherty, Batth, Stearman, Golbourne, Henry, McDonald, Price, Sako, Afobe, Dicko

    Derby XI: Grant, Christie, Keogh, Albentosa, Forsyth, Hughes, Bryson, Russell, Ince, Lingard, Bent

  13. The Premier League, the promised landpublished at 15:35 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Kenny Miller did it for Wolves...

    Kenny MillerImage source, Getty Images

    Paulo Wanchope did it for Derby...

    Paulo WanchopeImage source, Getty Images

    There were times when these two sides achieved results like beating Manchester United in the Premier League.

    Now their only focus is to get back into that division.