Derby County 1-3 Leicester City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Derby County 1-3 Leicester City in the Championship on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Leicester City beat Derby County 3-1 at Pride Park. The visitors took an early lead when Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored in the eighth minute, assisted by Jordan James, and Oliver Skipp doubled it in the 15th. Jordan James then made it three in the 31st minute with an assist from Luke Thomas, putting Leicester in firm control before half-time. Derby, coming off a mixed run with two wins and three losses in their last five, struggled to respond initially despite making changes at the break.

Sondre Langås pulled one back for Derby in the 63rd minute, assisted by Joe Ward, offering a glimmer of hope. However, Leicester held firm, even after Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s yellow card and subsequent substitution, to secure the points. This win helps Leicester bounce back from two straight defeats, while Derby’s recent form of three losses in four leaves them needing a response.

Derby County dominated possession with 61% of the ball compared to Leicester’s 39%, suggesting they controlled much of the play but failed to convert it into clear chances. Leicester proved more efficient on the counter, edging successful dribbles 46 to 40 and earning just two corners against Derby’s six, which highlights their threat despite less of the ball. Both sides used all five substitutions, with Derby making two at half-time to try and shift momentum, while Leicester’s later changes helped see out the game.

Discipline saw Derby pick up three yellow cards to Leicester’s two, with no reds issued, and assists went Leicester’s way at two to one, underlining their sharper finishing. No penalties or injury-time goals were recorded, keeping the focus on open-play efforts where Leicester clearly had the edge.

Leicester struck early with Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s goal in the eighth minute, assisted by Jordan James, setting a dominant tone. Oliver Skipp added the second in the 15th, and Jordan James scored the third in the 31st, assisted by Luke Thomas, effectively sealing the match before the break. Derby received yellow cards for Ebou Adams in the 22nd and Sondre Langås in the 24th, while Jannik Vestergaard was booked for Leicester in the 19th.

At half-time, Derby made double changes with Liam Thompson replacing Ebou Adams and Andreas Weimann coming on for Lars-Jørgen Salvesen. Sondre Langås scored Derby’s consolation in the 63rd, assisted by Joe Ward, but Leicester’s Bobby De Cordova-Reid picked up a yellow in the 64th before Hamza Choudhury replaced him a minute later. Later substitutions included Kayden Jackson for Dion Sanderson and Corey Blackett-Taylor for Ben Brereton Díaz at 66’ for Derby, while Leicester brought on Patson Daka for Issahaku Fatawu and Silko Thomas for Jordan Ayew at 78’, followed by Louis Page for Jordan James and Olabade Aluko for Stephy Mavididi at 87’.

Derby County lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, relying on partnerships like Sondre Langås in defence who scored their only goal and Joe Ward providing the assist. Ebou Adams and Lars-Jørgen Salvesen started but were replaced at half-time by Liam Thompson and Andreas Weimann respectively, while later changes saw Kayden Jackson replace Dion Sanderson and Corey Blackett-Taylor come on for Ben Brereton Díaz. Callum Elder was substituted late for Curtis Nelson in added time, as Derby sought to chase the game.

Leicester City set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Jordan James excelling in midfield by scoring and assisting, supported by Oliver Skipp’s early goal and Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s opener. Assists came from James for De Cordova-Reid and Luke Thomas for James, showing effective attacking links. Substitutions included Hamza Choudhury replacing De Cordova-Reid after his yellow card, with later changes seeing Patson Daka for Issahaku Fatawu, Silko Thomas for Jordan Ayew, Louis Page for James, and Olabade Aluko for Stephy Mavididi to manage the closing stages.

Jordan James is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match after a standout performance where he scored one goal, provided one assist, created one big chance, and made one key pass. His early assist for Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s opener and his own goal in the 31st were pivotal in Leicester’s control. James stayed on until the 87th minute before Louis Page replaced him, but his contributions were key to the victory.

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Leicester City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Swansea City (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Watford (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Derby County (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Sheffield United (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Southampton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Stoke City (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Norwich City (A)

Derby County have just suffered a 1-3 home defeat to Leicester City, extending a poor run with three losses in their last four league games and leaving them 15th on 26 points. They next face Millwall on 2025-12-10 at 19:45, with the visitors sitting third on 34 points and in strong form. This match offers Derby a chance to steady the ship and close the gap on the play-off spots, but they’ll need to tighten up defensively against a high-flying side.

Leicester City have just secured a 3-1 away win over Derby County, snapping a two-game losing streak and boosting them to 14th on 27 points after mixed recent results including back-to-back victories before those defeats. Their next fixture is against Bristol City on 2025-12-10 at 19:45, with the opponents currently seventh on 29 points. Leicester will aim to build momentum and climb towards mid-table security, but they’ll face a test from a Bristol side chasing promotion places.

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