Peterborough v Derby result
Team pages: Peterborough · Derby
Peterborough 2–4 Derby — Derby won this League One match.
The result
Derby won 4–2 at Weston Homes Stadium in League One on Saturday 26 August.
The goals
Derby led 4–1 at half-time. The goals — Peterborough: J. Clarke-Harris (23’, assisted by Ephron Mason-Clark) and Kwame Poku (90’); Derby: M. Waghorn (29’; 39’, assisted by Nathaniel Mendez-Laing; 45’, assisted by C. Hourihane) and Eiran Cashin (37’, assisted by Nathaniel Mendez-Laing).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Peterborough 0.00, Derby 0.00, from 16 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
L. Smith showed three yellow cards — against 4.2 yellows a game across the last 15 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Peterborough: Harrison Burrows (39’) and Peter Kioso (67’); Derby: Craig Forsyth (86’).
What it changes
With six goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 5, across 12 matches.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, M. Waghorn (Derby) 13.8, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (Derby) 10.3 and Kwame Poku (Peterborough) 9.5 led the match.
Next up
Peterborough next travel to Huddersfield on 20 October 2026.
Derby next travel to Sheffield Utd on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Peterborough: Huddersfield v Peterborough, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Derby: Sheffield Utd v Derby, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Peterborough 2–4 Derby · League One
- Venue: Weston Homes Stadium · Peterborough
- Referee: L. Smith
- Head-to-head (last 4): Peterborough 2 · draws 0 · Derby 2 · 2.25 goals/game
- Recent form: Peterborough 3W 1D 1L · Derby 2W 0D 3L
Peterborough 2–4 Derby (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 August 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Peterborough for / against | Line | Derby for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.17 for · 7.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.17 for · 4.4 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.83 for · 17.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.17 for · 11.2 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.5 for · 7.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.5 for · 3.8 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.67 for · 13.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.5 for · 10.8 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.67 for · 3 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.83 for · 1.8 against n 6 Last 5 |
Peterborough
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Jones n 8 | 33.3 | 3 | 1.4 | — |
| P. Kioso n 8 | 56.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | — |
| J. Clarke-Harris n 8 | 82.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | — |
| E. Mason-Clark n 8 | 85 | 1.3 | 1.7 | — |
| J. Fuchs n 8 | 36 | 1.3 | 0.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Clarke-Harris n 8 | 82.6 | 2.3 | 1 |
| K. Tshimanga n 8 | 15.8 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| J. Taylor n 8 | 79.6 | 2 | 1.3 |
| E. Mason-Clark n 8 | 85 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| J. Randall n 8 | 58 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Taylor n 8 | 79.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| K. Poku n 8 | 82 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| J. Clarke-Harris n 8 | 82.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| H. Burrows n 8 | 81.6 | 0 | 0.4 |
| J. Randall n 8 | 58 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Fuchs n 8 | 36 | 2.5 |
| P. Kioso n 8 | 56.5 | 2.2 |
| N. Thompson n 8 | 68.6 | 2.1 |
| O. Norburn n 8 | 89.5 | 1.9 |
| H. Burrows n 8 | 81.6 | 1.9 |
Derby
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Collins n 8 | 40.6 | 3 | 1.9 | — |
| L. Sibley n 8 | 48 | 2.1 | 1.6 | — |
| L. Thompson n 8 | 28.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | — |
| K. Wilson n 8 | 30.6 | 1.5 | 2.2 | — |
| C. Forsyth n 8 | 79.5 | 1.4 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. McGoldrick n 8 | 84.1 | 3.3 | 2 |
| M. Waghorn n 8 | 42.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| J. Collins n 8 | 40.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| J. Knight n 8 | 84.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| C. Washington n 8 | 33.1 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Wilson n 8 | 30.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| J. Collins n 8 | 40.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| C. Washington n 8 | 33.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| D. McGoldrick n 8 | 84.1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| M. Waghorn n 8 | 42.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Rooney n 8 | 62.9 | 3.6 |
| K. Smith n 8 | 62.8 | 2.7 |
| M. Bird n 8 | 85.5 | 2.4 |
| T. Barkhuizen n 8 | 32.6 | 2.1 |
| E. Cashin n 8 | 88.6 | 1.9 |
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Match statistics & details
| Peterborough | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| 59% | Possession | 41% |
| 16 | Shots | 14 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 8 | Corners | 9 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 541 | Passes | 357 |
| 83% | Pass accuracy | 79% |
Peterborough player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Bilokapić | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| P. Kioso | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.3 |
| R. Edwards | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| H. Burrows | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | Y | 7 |
| Hector Kyprianou | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Collins | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| K. Poku | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.9 |
| E. Mason-Clark | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Clarke-Harris | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| R. Crichlow-Noble | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Randall | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Knight sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Jones sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
Derby player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Wildsmith | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Rooney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Nelson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| E. Cashin | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| K. Smith | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Thompson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| C. Forsyth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.6 |
| C. Hourihane | 81 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Waghorn | 81 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| N. Mendez-Laing | 68 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| C. Washington | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Collins sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Elder sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| T. Fornah sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| T. John-Jules sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Peterborough v Derby — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-03-25 Peterborough 2–0 Derby
- 2022-08-27 Derby 2–1 Peterborough
- 2022-02-19 Derby 1–0 Peterborough
- 2021-08-14 Peterborough 2–1 Derby
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Peterborough and Derby?
- In their last 4 meetings, Peterborough won 2, Derby won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.25 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Peterborough and Derby?
- Recent form — Peterborough 3W 1D 1L; Derby 2W 0D 3L.
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