Get the confirmed Derby vs Wrexham lineups, team news, and expert match prediction. Explore the latest betting odds and key insights ahead of kick-off.
Derby vs Wrexham Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
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Match Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | Pride Park Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Derby and Wrexham have been confirmed.
Derby Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Josh Vickers, Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, Ryan Hedges, Joe Ward, Sam Szmodics, Alex Mowatt, Bobby Clark, David Ozoh, Mohammed Fuseini, Carlton Morris
Substitutes: Corey Blackett-Taylor, Rhian Brewster, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, Lewis Travis, Ryan Nyambe, Oscar Fraulo, Filip Bilbija, Henrik Meister, Richard O'Donnell
Wrexham Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Anthony Patterson, Dominic Hyam, Joe Worrall, Zak Vyner, Jacques Ekomié, Issa Kaboré, Lewis O'Brien, Benjamin Whiteman, Kieffer Moore, Callum O'Hare, Josh Windass
Substitutes: Sam Smith, Oliver Rathbone, Ryan Longman, George Dobson, Danny Imray, Bailey Cadamarteri, Danny Ward, Aaron James, Samuel Chesworth
Derby vs Wrexham Immediate Reaction
Derby
Derby line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Carlton Morris leading the line as the lone centre-forward. He receives attacking support from an advanced midfield unit featuring Mohammed Fuseini, Sam Szmodics, and Bobby Clark, while Alex Mowatt and David Ozoh anchor the midfield double pivot. At the back, goalkeeper Josh Vickers is protected by a defensive line of Joe Ward, Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, and Ryan Hedges.
Wrexham
Wrexham deploy a 3-4-2-1 system with Kieffer Moore spearheading the attack. Callum O'Hare and Josh Windass slot in as the two attacking midfielders behind Moore, offering creativity while wing-backs Issa Kaboré and Jacques Ekomié provide width. In defence, Anthony Patterson starts in goal behind a three-man central defensive unit comprising Dominic Hyam, Joe Worrall, and Zak Vyner.
Derby vs Wrexham Reactive Bet Builder
Today's four-leg bet builder highlights key player form and match patterns from both sides. Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore features in two selections, backed for over 1.5 shots and over 0.5 shots on target having tested the goalkeeper in five of his last six Championship appearances. In defence, Wrexham centre-back Dominic Hyam is tipped to be shown a card after picking up cautions in two of his last three league games. The accumulator is rounded off with Derby to win over 5.5 corners, with the hosts having recorded six or more corners in four straight matches.
Derby vs Wrexham Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With the confirmed lineups locked in, Wrexham enter the encounter as narrow favourites. The visitors' cohesive 3-4-2-1 structure and the focal presence of Kieffer Moore alongside creative outlets Josh Windass and Callum O'Hare give them an edge in the final third, though Derby's home setup spearheaded by Carlton Morris and Sam Szmodics ensures a hard-fought contest.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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