'Fleetwood faltering'published at 13:14 GMT 6 January 2024
Fleetwood 0-1 Derby
Steve Eyre
Former Manchester City coach on BBC Radio Lancashire
Fleetwood have been able to match Derby's running for half an hour, but that's it.
Now they're faltering.
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Fleetwood 0-1 Derby
Steve Eyre
Former Manchester City coach on BBC Radio Lancashire
Fleetwood have been able to match Derby's running for half an hour, but that's it.
Now they're faltering.
Fleetwood 0-1 Derby
How have Fleetwood not scored there?!
Brendan Wiredu's superb through ball sends Josh Vela away down the right, Vela's cross is so inviting across the six-yard box and it would have been a tap-in for anyone there in a red shirt.
But there's nobody there in a red shirt.
There's a stoppage in play as Derby's Kane Wilson goes down with a knock.
Fleetwood 0-1 Derby
Derby have certainly gained in confidence since that opener from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.
An important 10 minutes ahead for Fleetwood, who can't really afford to concede again before the break against a Derby team that hasn't lost on the road since 28 October.
Fleetwood 0-1 Derby
Malcolm Christie
Former Derby striker on BBC Radio Derby
Just keep getting the ball to Kane Wilson because he always looks a threat.
He's on the front foot and getting into the right positions to deliver.
Fleetwood 0-1 Derby
Josh Vela is the first man to be shown a yellow card in this game - it's the Fleetwood captain's 11th booking of the season in League One, the most any player in the division.
Fleetwood 0-1 Derby
Steve Eyre
Former Manchester City coach on BBC Radio Lancashire
It's not gone to plan so far for Fleetwood.
They look untidy but you can tell they're committed.
Fleetwood 0-1 Derby
So nearly 2-0!
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing finds himself racing clear on goal again, this time from a slightly tighter angle, and sends his shot just wide.
Before the goal, Fleetwood were a tad fortunate to escape when Josh Earl handled in the box. One of those that VAR might have intervened to award if the technology was available.
Fleetwood 0-1 Derby
Malcolm Christie
Former Derby striker on BBC Radio Derby
When the opportunity came it was simple.
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing ran off the shoulder of the defender and almost sat the keeper down.
Now we have a lead to build on after that slow start.
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing
Image source, PA MediaDerby strike first and it's a cool, cool finish from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.
Fleetwood fail to properly clear a high ball forward, it's flicked cleverly into the path of Mendez-Laing and he slots neatly into the corner.
Fleetwood 0-0 Derby
Derby's first corner of the match is headed safely clear by the home side.
Fleetwood 0-0 Derby
Steve Eyre
Former Manchester City coach on BBC Radio Lancashire
I don't know if it is due to the playing surface but not many chances are coming through the middle of the pitch.
It looks like the best chances will be coming from crosses.
Fleetwood 0-0 Derby
Fleetwood are getting a bit of joy down their right side and again Josh Vela is able to send a cross into the Derby box.
The Rams clear as far as Brendan Wiredu, who shoots waywardly (if that's a word).
At the other end, James Collins tries to flick in a right-wing cross from Kane Wilson but the keeper is equal to it.
Still goalless as we head towards the 20-minute mark.
Fleetwood 0-0 Derby
Malcolm Christie
Former Derby striker on BBC Radio Derby
This game is just not settled yet.
No team is getting the ball under control and everything's too fast.
They need to give it to someone like Conor Hourihane who can take control.
Fleetwood 0-0 Derby
A Fleetwood corner is headed over at the near post by Josh Earl.
Derby have had more possession so far but it's bottom club Fleetwood who have had the best two chances to date.
Fleetwood 0-0 Derby
Derby captain Conor Hourihane sends a free-kick from deep into the Fleetwood box but it's an easy claim for Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch.
The Rams have won both previous meetings between these sides so far this season; 1-0 in League One and 3-0 in the Football League Trophy, with both of those matches being played at Pride Park.
Fleetwood 0-0 Derby
Big chance for Fleetwood.
The hosts break down the right side and it's cut back to Jayden Stockley, whose angled shot from 15 yards drifts the wrong side of the far post.
Fleetwood 0-0 Derby
Steve Eyre
Former Manchester City coach on BBC Radio Lancashire
So far both teams are trading punches and matching each other stride for stride.
It's very competitive.
Fleetwood 0-0 Derby
If you want an indication of the task that new Fleetwood boss Charlie Adam has on his hands, you only have to look at their most recent run of results.
Town have not won any of their past 10 games in all competitions, losing eight of them and scoring only three goals during that run.
A Fleetwood attack breaks down and they've got more defending to do, but Nathaniel Mendez-Laing's shot from the edge of the box is cleared away.
Fleetwood 0-0 Derby
Malcolm Christie
Former Derby striker on BBC Radio Derby
Tactically we've got to get the ball as wide and high as we possibly can.
However, our main threat will be through the centre with James Collins.
Fleetwood 0-0 Derby
Derby wing-back Kane Wilson looks a bit non-plussed at a decision to penalise him inside the area for a slight push on a Fleetwood defender, just as he was about to get a shot away.