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Optimism then returns in spades to Pride Park after that impressive come-from-behind win.

Despite all the off-field distractions, the Rams show they won't go down without a fight this season.

For Bournemouth, a missed opportunity and a case of back to the drawing board.

A brilliantly-entertaining match to conclude the weekend. Thanks again for being with us and we'll see you net time.

Here's our developing report of events this lunchtime at Pride Park.

Read how Tom Lawrence's second-half brace turned the match on its head.

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Now that one weekend's action is complete, the good news is we'll be back in just a couple of days with more Championship football.

Another midweek round sees five fixtures on Tuesday followed by seven more on Wednesday.

We'll have full coverage for you of all those matches plus action in Leagues One and Two right here on the BBC Sport website and app.

And for Derby, that win brings them back to zero points once again.

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Good reading this Sunday afternoon for Fulham fans....

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Derby captain and man of the match Tom Lawrence speaking on Sky Sports:

"The whole changing room deserves credit after the week we've had.

"It was an absolute pleasure to play here today.

"It's an unfortunate situation we're in, but everyone in this stadium is together and that's what we need to make sure we continue to do for the rest of the season."

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Derby centre-back Curtis Davies speaking on Sky Sports:

"Top versus bottom, you know Bournemouth having only lost once this season looking like they're going to go up, everyone expected us to get beat.

"But we've shown there's plenty of fight in us. As a group of players, we've always been together, that's never been a problem.

"It's just off the pitch where there's the issue. But we're still in there and we'll keep fighting until the end as we don't know how to lay down."

Some immediate post-match thoughts from a potential new Derby owner...

But that is it!

Derby show there is still plenty of fight left in them with a stirring comeback win.

Bournemouth denied the chance to return to the top with just their second defeat of the season and their first loss on the road this campaign.

Derby are back on level terms on the board in terms of points.

Could they achieve the greatest of great escapes?

And still we play on!!!

Craig Forsyth on right at the end to replace Lee Buchanan for Derby.

Into added time in added time...

Bournemouth pile forward again but Gavin Kilkenny's effort is held on to by Kelle Roos despite him spilling the initial attempted catch.

Up and back at it is Lee Buchanan for the final stages following some running repairs.

Painful looking challenge for Lee Buchanan to go in for as he wins a throw-in from a 50-50 contest, but goes down clutching his left knee.

This will add on even more time you feel.

Curtis Davies once again hacks the ball clear inside his own box for Derby.

A stellar effort from him this afternoon.

But Ryan Christie then flashes a header over the bar as Phil Jagielka loses track of him.

FIVE MINUTES ADDED ON!

Jamal Lowe flagged offside for Bournemouth as they try and create an opening down the left.

Time ticking away for the visitors...

Tom Lawrence is down on the turf in some discomfort for Derby after something off the ball it seems.

Derby's second-half talisman is back up though after a short while and determined to see this one through.

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And that should've been 3-3!

Philip Billing is picked out unmarked at the back post by Jaidon Anthony's cross.

Billing heads it wide when he should've either tested the goalkeeper or nodded it back down for those running in to finish.

Into the last five minutes plus whatever Gavin Ward decides to add on...

Derby on the verge of a potentially huge result here.