Summary

  • Strugglers Stoke won in Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill's first game in charge of Potters

  • Leaders West Bromwich Albion beat in-form Hull City

  • Second-placed Preston eased past Huddersfield

  • Bielsa's third-placed Leeds edged Blackburn

  • Nottingham Forest got better of Derby in East Midlands derby

  1. How it standspublished at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2019

    Here's what Forest's victory in the early kick-off has done to the Championship table.

    They move level on points with Preston, Leeds and Swansea - but that could all change come 17:00 GMT.

    Top sixImage source, .

    At the bottom, Middlesbrough, Barnsley and Stoke City occupy the relegation places.

    Boro could move out of the drop zone if they win at QPR.

    The Tykes and the Potters have work to do to get back in touch with the teams above them - and those two clubs meet this afternoon.

    Bottom of ChampionshipImage source, .
  2. Still to comepublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2019

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    West Bromwich Albion fanImage source, Rex Features

    Following Forest's win against Derby at the City Ground, here is a reminder of today's Championship fixtures.

    All 10 games kick off at 15:00 GMT.

    There are no games in League One and League Two today because of the FA Cup.

    • Barnsley v Stoke City
    • Birmingham City v Fulham
    • Hull City v West Bromwich Albion
    • Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers
    • Millwall v Charlton Athletic
    • Preston North End v Huddersfield
    • Queens Park Rangers v Middlesbrough
    • Reading v Luton Town
    • Sheffield Wednesday v Swansea City
    • Wigan Athletic v Brentford
  3. Grabban nets winner in early kick-offpublished at 14:30 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2019

    FT: Nottm Forest 1-0 Derby

    If you want to read more about Nottingham Forest's victory over Derby, then here is the report on the action at the City Ground.

    However, there are 10 more Championship games on the way...

    Grabban nets Forest winner against Rams

    Lewis Grabban takes advantage of a Derby County error to give Nottingham Forest victory over their local rivals.

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  4. 'What dreams are made of'published at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2019

    FT: Nottm Forest 1-0 Derby

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    I loved every second of it. We said before the game that we would get a chance. It is awesome and what dreams are made of. We need to keep pushing up the table - but what a day. I thought we were excellent today all over the park.

    Joe Worrall, Nottingham Forest defender on Sky Sports

  5. FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:24 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2019

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    Ryan YatesImage source, Rex Features

    That's it!

    Forest see out the game to beat their local rivals and move up to fourth in the Championship.

    Lewis Grabban's second-half goal - gifted to him by the Rams defence - proved to be the winner.

  6. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

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    Past the allotted four minutes, the hosts win a free-kick outside their own area.

  7. Postpublished at 90+3 mins

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    Forest take a bit of a sting out of the game in injury time as Joao Carvalho wins a throw just inside the Derby half.

    Yuri Ribeiro takes his time before getting the game restarted.

  8. YELLOW CARDpublished at 90+2 mins

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    Derby are getting desperate and Forest winger Albert Adomah goes into the book for kicking the ball away.

    Can the Rams carve out one last chance?

  9. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 90 mins

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    A final change for the hosts as youngster Brennan Johnson comes on for Tiago Silva.

    Silva gets an ovation from the City Ground crowd.

    There will be four minutes of stoppage time.

  10. Postpublished at 89 mins

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    Derby striker Martyn Waghorn peels off his man and finds space at the back post.

    But his downward header is easily saved by Forest keeper Brice Samba.

  11. Postpublished at 88 mins

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    Lewis GrabbanImage source, Rex Features

    Lewis Grabban's goal still separates the two sides.

    The Tricky Trees have two minutes plus stoppages left to navigate.

  12. Postpublished at 87 mins

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    Derby are going more direct.

    Maryn Waghorn nods the ball down to Chris Martin - but the Scotland international gets his feet in a mix and the chance is gone.

  13. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 85 mins

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    Forest forward Joe Lolley goes off to be replaced by Albert Adomah.

  14. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 84 mins

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    A final change for the Rams as striker Martyn Waghorn comes on for midfielder Graeme Shinnie.

    A last roll of the dice from Phillip Cocu.

  15. Postpublished at 83 mins

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    Forest forward Joao Carvalho goes down and wants a free-kick or a penalty - but referee Darren England is not swayed.

  16. Postpublished at 83 mins

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    Forest keeper Brice Samba gathers the ball following the Derby corner and takes his time before delivering downfield.

    It comes back quickly, and Samba has to be alert to cut out a low ball into his area.

  17. Postpublished at 81 mins

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    Derby have started to respond after that period of Forest pressure.

    Jayden Bogle wins a corner for the visitors, who have less than 10 minutes to find a goal which would salvage a point.

  18. CLOSE!published at 78 mins

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    Almost an equaliser!

    Jayden Bogle heads a cross to the far post back into the path of Jack Marriott.

    The Derby forward is six yards out but doesn't make a clean connection with his shot.

    Forest keeper Brice Samba gets down to gratefully clutch the ball to his chest.

    That was let-off for the hosts,

  19. Postpublished at 77 mins

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    Brian Laws
    Ex-Forest defender on BBC Radio Nottingham

    It is all Forest at this time, they have taken total control of this game - Derby look like they can't rise to the occasion.

  20. Postpublished at 76 mins

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    Sabri LamouchiImage source, PA Media

    Forest have the bit between their teeth now and are enjoying themselves.

    The hosts are popping the ball around nicely, controlling the tempo and the game.