• Derby have kept four clean sheets in their last five league games at home against Newcastle
• The Rams have only scored one goal in their last six league games, this is after scoring 14 in the previous six.
• Newcastle have won three consecutive league games for the first time since November 2014, a run of five successive wins.
• Derby have scored only once in their opening five league games, fewer than in any season in their entire league history – their previous lowest total after five games was two goals in 1899/1900 and 1977/78.
• A win for Rafael Benitez would give him his seventh league victory at Newcastle boss in his 16th game in charge; former boss Steve McClaren managed six wins in 28 league games.
• Newcastle haven’t won at the iPro Stadium since April 2002, when they came from two goals down to win 3-2 in a Premier League clash.

Dave Harrington: Garry Monk at this rate

Alex Schnopple: Goin to be close between Coyle & Alan Stubbs, as AS needs to get a grip & quick!!!... Coyle's worth a chance though

One man I think we can safely say won't be receiving his P45 through the post anytime soon, however...

Daniel Stevanato: Best start to a League season, ever, in 108 years. What a time to be a Terrier! Long live David Wagner, UT

Derby skipper Richard Keogh reaches a landmark this evening.

Derby County have made three changes, introducing new arrivals James Wilson, Ikechi Anya and Matej Vydra to the side for tonight's game.

Newcastle United have striker Dwight Gayle back after concussion and midfielder Jack Colback also returns to the starting line-up. Ayoze Perez drops to the bench, as does Issac Hayden.

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It's not just Derby that have been busy in the transfer market.

Newcastle United have also added to their squad, with Christian Atsu, Daryl Murphy and Achraf Lazaar bringing a bit of depth before the ceremonial slamming shut of the proverbial window.

"I'm pleased with the business we have done," Benitez told BBC Newcastle.

"We had our targets, we couldn't do exactly what we wanted bit we were close to hat.

"In terms of position we did pretty much what we wanted, but in terms of names we had to adapt."

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With one goal in five Championship games so far, Derby boss Nigel Pearson has turned to the transfer market in a bid to improve their fortunes.

Strikers Matej Vydra and James Wilson, plus winger Ikechi Anya all arrived during the window to bolster Pearson's options.

His existing players have had a fortnight to reflect on defeat by Burton last time out, following the international break.

"There's been a reaction in training, but we need to produce performances on match-days that give us a better chance of winning games," Pearson told BBC Radio Derby.

"I'm not pointing something out the players aren't striving for themselves.

"What the players coming in give us is a bit of freshness, and a bit of pace which is what you need in the modern game. Pace and power."

Yes, it's last but certainly not least tonight as Derby County welcome a Newcastle United side to the iPro Stadium for a tussle of two of the Championship's big promotion hopefuls.

Rams boss Nigel Pearson is no stranger to Newcastle, having been assistant and even caretaker manager there in his career.

His job tonight is to ignite Derby's season and check Newcastle's improving progress under his adversary - Champions League winning boss Rafael Benitez.

Kick-off awaits, in around 15 minutes time.

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• Huddersfield Town win the West Yorkshire derby at Leeds United to remain top of the Championship table.
• Adam Armstrong scores on his Barnsley debut as the Tykes win at Preston North End to climb up to second.
• Clayton Donaldson's penalty, having missed from the spot in the first half, gives Birmingham City victory at Fulham.
• Sheffield Wednesday recover from Will Grigg's early goal to beat Wigan Athletic 2-1 at Hillsborough.
• Burton Albion score a 94th-minute equaliser to draw at Wolves, while Bristol City come from 2-0 down at Rotherham United to take a point.

And so, with all our 15:00 BST kick-offs across the EFL now done and dusted, it's time to turn our attentions towards the late game at the iPro Stadium...

Doncaster's 5-1 win against Morecambe, who drop to seventh in the League Two table, is the stand-out result of the day.

Plymouth and Portsmouth both won to move first and second on the ladder, as did Luton, who complete the top three.

Cambridge, beaten by Plymouth, are still without a win and bottom of the table, while Yeovil above them also lost at home to Hartlepool.

For the scores and reports as they drop in League Two click here.

Seven of the 12 League One games this afternoon have finished in a draw - including those involving top-end teams such as Bolton-MK Dons, Peterborough-Port Vale, Gillingham-Bradford and Fleetwood-Charlton.

Big wins for Scunthorpe against Southend, Sheffield United held off Wimbledon to finish on top and derby spoils for Oxford against Swindon.

For the scores and reports as they drop in League One click here.

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That all got a bit hectic at the end there, didn't it?

Nonetheless, it's now full-time throughout the Championship so here's your list of results from the 15:00 BST kick-offs...

• Brighton 0-2 Brentford
• Fulham 0-1 Birmingham
• Leeds 0-1 Huddersfield
• Norwich 3-2 Cardiff
• Preston 1-2 Barnsley
• QPR 1-1 Blackburn
• Rotherham 2-2 Bristol City
• Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Wigan
• Wolves 1-1 Burton

Caught your breath yet?

Aaron Mooy's long-distance effort was the only difference on the scoresheet, but Huddersfield were much the better side against Leeds at Elland Road.

United fall into the relegation zone, having won only one game all season.

"Abysmal" is the verdict from BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope. What could this loss mean for head coach Garry Monk's future?

They went behind to Will Grigg's early goal, but Sheffield Wednesday are deserved winners at Hillsbrough.

Steven Fletcher's first-half shot levelled the scores, before Fernando Forestieri got the crucial second goal just after the hour mark.

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Barnsley are up to second in the table after picking up their first away win of the season.

Adam Armstrong's strike was the difference, after Aiden McGeady's goal had cancelled out Sam Winnall's opener for the Tykes.

Sam Gallagher's header rescues Blackburn a point at QPR, but Rovers remain bottom of the table.

The R's will be disappointed to only have drawn this one after Tjaronn Chery's stunning free-kick had given them a second-half lead.

They remain in the play-off places, but could slip down the table depending on how Newcastle get on against Derby in the 17:30 kick-off.

QPR are pressing hard for a winner against Blackburn, Idrissa Sylla the latest player to be denied when he fires too close to Jason Steele in the Rovers goal from close range.

Chris Wood has just missed another good chance for Leeds against Huddersfield as well, directing a header straight at the goalkeeper when unmarked in the box.

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If there was ever a script waiting to be written, then it's this one.

James Coppinger, 12 years a Doncaster player, making his 500th appearance, has got his side's fifth in a 5-1 lead against Morecambe.

It'll take them fourth as it stands. Richly deserved, great servant.

This was a top-flight encounter 25 years ago, but Wimbledon versus Sheffield United is now a third-tier match-up - not that it lacks anything for excitement.

Dave Bassett is a special guest at this one, a man whose name is held high regard by both, and the two teams have given him everything.

It's 3-2 so far - Tom Elliott's goal for the Dons keeping the interest levels high at Kingsmeadow.

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