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Derby County were formed in 1884 as an offshoot of Derbyshire County Cricket Club and helped establish the Football League four years later. They won the first post-war FA Cup in 1946. Their strongest league period came in the 1970s, with two First Division titles and a run to the European Cup semi-finals.

Founded: 1884
Home ground: Pride Park Stadium
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Friday 23 October 2026

In which year was Derby County player Chris Powell born?
- 1975
- 1968
- 1969
- 1971
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Answer: 1969. 1969. In which year was Derby County player Chris Powell born? Source: Transfermarkt player profile
What was Derby County’s longest continuous run of league draws in 2025-26?
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 2
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Answer: 3. 3. What was Derby County’s longest continuous run of league draws in 2025-26? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
How many Championship appearances did Eiran Cashin make for Derby County in 2024-25?
- 24
- 20
- 22
- 21
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Answer: 21. 21. How many Championship appearances did Eiran Cashin make for Derby County in 2024-25? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records
In which year was Derby County founded?
- 1894
- 1884
- 1874
- 1875
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Answer: 1884. 1884. In which year was Derby County founded? Source: Wikipedia club profile

Thursday 22 October 2026

How many yellow cards did Derby County receive against Oxford United on 15 August 2023?
- 2
- 3
- 5
- 4
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Answer: 5. Derby County received 5 yellow cards against Oxford United on 15 August 2023. Their average that season was 1.7 per league match. Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
When did Derby County win the English top-flight title for the first time?
- 1962-63
- 1971-72
- 1961-62
- 1973-74
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Answer: 1971-72. Derby County's first league title win came in 1971-72. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How many league losses did Derby County record in the 2025-26 season?
- 16
- 19
- 17
- 14
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Answer: 17. 17. How many league losses did Derby County record in the 2025-26 season? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
What was the score for Derby County in their league match away to Portsmouth on 16 March 2026?
- 1-0
- 0-0
- 3-1
- 2-1
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Answer: 1-0. 1-0. What was the score for Derby County in their league match away to Portsmouth on 16 March 2026? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
Who was appointed Derby County manager in 1982?
- Tommy Docherty
- Terry Westley
- Peter Taylor
- Jack Barker
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Answer: Peter Taylor. Peter Taylor was appointed Derby County manager in 1982 and stayed until 1984. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Wednesday 21 October 2026

How many league draws did Derby County record in the 2022-23 season?
- 11
- 12
- 16
- 13
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Answer: 13. 13. How many league draws did Derby County record in the 2022-23 season? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Stoke City on 17 October 2026?
- 0-4
- 0-1
- 3-1
- 1-3
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Answer: 0-1. Derby County played at home to Stoke City on 17 October 2026; the score for Derby County was 0-1. Source: Football-Data.co.uk current-season records
In which season did Derby County win the FA Cup?
- 1930-31
- 1945-46
- 1953-54
- 1933-34
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Answer: 1945-46. Derby County won the FA Cup in 1945-46, beating Charlton Athletic in the final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How many yellow cards did Derby County receive against Birmingham City on 10 September 2021?
- 1
- 0
- 4
- 3
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Answer: 3. Derby County received 3 yellow cards against Birmingham City on 10 September 2021. Their average that season was 2.2 per league match. Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records

Tuesday 20 October 2026

In which country was Derby County player Tom Lawrence born?
- Scotland
- England
- Wales
- France
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Answer: Wales. Wales. In which country was Derby County player Tom Lawrence born? Source: Transfermarkt player profile
How many League One appearances did Joe Ward make for Derby County in 2023-24?
- 24
- 21
- 18
- 22
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Answer: 21. 21. How many League One appearances did Joe Ward make for Derby County in 2023-24? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records
What was the score for Derby County in their league match away to Oxford United on 18 October 2025?
- 1-3
- 0-2
- 1-0
- 0-1
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Answer: 0-1. 0-1. What was the score for Derby County in their league match away to Oxford United on 18 October 2025? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
Who did Derby County beat in the 1946 FA Cup final?
- Newcastle United
- Sheffield United
- Charlton Athletic
- Manchester City
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Answer: Charlton Athletic. Derby County beat Charlton Athletic in the 1946 FA Cup final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Monday 19 October 2026

How many Championship appearances did Kamil Jozwiak make for Derby County in 2020-21?
- 36
- 43
- 41
- 40
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Answer: 41. 41. How many Championship appearances did Kamil Jozwiak make for Derby County in 2020-21? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records
In which season did Derby County win the English top-flight title?
- 1958-59
- 1984-85
- 1968-69
- 1971-72
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Answer: 1971-72. Derby County won the English top-flight title in 1971-72, beating Leeds United to the title. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was the score for Derby County in their league match away to Oxford United on 22 October 2024?
- 4-1
- 0-2
- 0-1
- 1-1
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Answer: 1-1. 1-1. What was the score for Derby County in their league match away to Oxford United on 22 October 2024? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
Which of these players made the most league appearances for Derby County?
- Geoff Barrowcliffe
- Jackie Parr
- Albert Mays
- Bert Mozley
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Answer: Geoff Barrowcliffe. Geoff Barrowcliffe made 475 league appearances and scored 37 league goals for Derby County (1950–1966). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Sunday 18 October 2026

How many Championship appearances did Liam Thompson make for Derby County in 2021-22?
- 22
- 25
- 24
- 23
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Answer: 23. 23. How many Championship appearances did Liam Thompson make for Derby County in 2021-22? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records
How many yellow cards did Derby County receive against Reading on 12 March 2024?
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 0
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Answer: 3. Derby County received 3 yellow cards against Reading on 12 March 2024. Their average that season was 1.7 per league match. Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
Which player made 352 league appearances for Derby County between 1971 and 1985?
- Mick Hopkinson
- Steve Powell
- Les Moore
- Bill Curry
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Answer: Steve Powell. Steve Powell played 352 league games for Derby County from 1971 to 1985, scoring 20. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Saturday 17 October 2026

Which of these players made the most league appearances for Derby County?
- Jimmy Methven
- Jack Fryer
- Jack Robinson
- George Richards
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Answer: Jimmy Methven. Jimmy Methven made 458 league appearances and scored 0 league goals for Derby County (1891–1906). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How many yellow cards did Derby County receive against Reading on 29 September 2021?
- 6
- 4
- 1
- 5
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Answer: 4. Derby County received 4 yellow cards against Reading on 29 September 2021. Their average that season was 2.2 per league match. Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
In which year was Derby County player Liam Thompson born?
- 2006
- 2005
- 2003
- 2002
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Answer: 2002. 2002. In which year was Derby County player Liam Thompson born? Source: Transfermarkt player profile
Who was appointed Derby County manager in 2005?
- Paul Clement
- Tommy Docherty
- Nigel Clough
- Phil Brown
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Answer: Phil Brown. Phil Brown was appointed Derby County manager in 2005 and stayed until 2006. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Friday 16 October 2026

What was the score for Derby County in their league match away to Middlesbrough on 29 November 2025?
- 1-2
- 1-4
- 0-1
- 1-1
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Answer: 1-2. 1-2. What was the score for Derby County in their league match away to Middlesbrough on 29 November 2025? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
How many League One appearances did Kane Wilson make for Derby County in 2023-24?
- 40
- 42
- 45
- 41
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Answer: 41. 41. How many League One appearances did Kane Wilson make for Derby County in 2023-24? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records
Who was appointed Derby County manager in 2019?
- Phil Brown
- Paul Jewell
- John Eustace
- Phillip Cocu
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Answer: Phillip Cocu. Phillip Cocu was appointed Derby County manager in 2019 and stayed until 2020. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Which player made 347 league appearances for Derby County between 1928 and 1947?
- Johnny McIntyre
- Jack Nicholas
- Tim Ward
- Harry Storer Jr.
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Answer: Jack Nicholas. Jack Nicholas played 347 league games for Derby County from 1928 to 1947, scoring 14. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Thursday 15 October 2026

What was the score for Derby County in their league match away to Queens Park Rangers on 14 October 2026?
- 2-3
- 1-7
- 2-5
- 1-4
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Answer: 1-4. Derby County played away to Queens Park Rangers on 14 October 2026; the score for Derby County was 1-4. Source: Football-Data.co.uk current-season records
In which country was Derby County player Craig Forsyth born?
- Scotland
- Wales
- France
- England
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Answer: Scotland. Scotland. In which country was Derby County player Craig Forsyth born? Source: Transfermarkt player profile
How many Championship appearances did Nathaniel Méndez-Laing make for Derby County in 2024-25?
- 41
- 39
- 36
- 35
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Answer: 41. 41. How many Championship appearances did Nathaniel Méndez-Laing make for Derby County in 2024-25? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records
How many yellow cards did Derby County receive against Peterborough United on 19 February 2022?
- 5
- 8
- 3
- 4
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Answer: 5. Derby County received 5 yellow cards against Peterborough United on 19 February 2022. Their average that season was 2.2 per league match. Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Who was appointed Derby County manager in 1977?
- Tim Ward
- Roy McFarland
- Tommy Docherty
- Terry Westley
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Answer: Tommy Docherty. Tommy Docherty was appointed Derby County manager in 1977 and stayed until 1979. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How many Championship appearances did Craig Forsyth make for Derby County in 2020-21?
- 20
- 23
- 18
- 19
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Answer: 20. 20. How many Championship appearances did Craig Forsyth make for Derby County in 2020-21? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records
Which player made 458 league appearances for Derby County between 1891 and 1906?
- Ben Warren
- Jimmy Methven
- John Boag
- Johnny McMillan
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Answer: Jimmy Methven. Jimmy Methven played 458 league games for Derby County from 1891 to 1906, scoring 0. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Northampton Town on 31 October 2023?
- 1-0
- 5-2
- 4-0
- 3-1
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Answer: 4-0. 4-0. What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Northampton Town on 31 October 2023? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records

Tuesday 13 October 2026

In which country was Derby County player Curtis Davies born?
- Wales
- Scotland
- Sierra Leone
- England
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Answer: Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone. In which country was Derby County player Curtis Davies born? Source: Transfermarkt player profile
How many Championship appearances did Lee Buchanan make for Derby County in 2020-21?
- 35
- 32
- 34
- 31
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Answer: 35. 35. How many Championship appearances did Lee Buchanan make for Derby County in 2020-21? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records
How many yellow cards did Derby County receive in their league match against Wrexham on 10 October 2026?
- 4
- 2
- 0
- 3
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Answer: 3. Derby County received 3 yellow cards against Wrexham on 10 October 2026; their league average this season is 2.3. Source: Football-Data.co.uk current-season records
What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Sheffield United on 2 May 2026?
- 1-2
- 2-4
- 2-3
- 2-1
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Answer: 1-2. 1-2. What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Sheffield United on 2 May 2026? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
Who was appointed Derby County manager in 1976?
- Colin Murphy
- Peter Taylor
- Roy McFarland
- Phil Brown
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Answer: Colin Murphy. Colin Murphy was appointed Derby County manager in 1976 and stayed until 1977. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Monday 12 October 2026

How many league draws did Derby County record in the 2025-26 season?
- 9
- 10
- 7
- 8
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Answer: 9. 9. How many league draws did Derby County record in the 2025-26 season? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
Which of these players made the most league appearances for Derby County?
- Bill Curry
- Ron Webster
- Bobby Ferguson
- Reg Matthews
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Answer: Ron Webster. Ron Webster made 455 league appearances and scored 7 league goals for Derby County (1960–1978). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How many Championship appearances did Colin Kazım-Richards make for Derby County in 2021-22?
- 23
- 22
- 24
- 20
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Answer: 23. 23. How many Championship appearances did Colin Kazım-Richards make for Derby County in 2021-22? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records
What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Cardiff City on 28 October 2020?
- 0-1
- 1-1
- 3-0
- 0-3
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Answer: 1-1. 1-1. What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Cardiff City on 28 October 2020? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records

Sunday 11 October 2026

Which player made 455 league appearances for Derby County between 1960 and 1978?
- John O'Hare
- Ron Webster
- Henry Newton
- Geoff Barrowcliffe
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Answer: Ron Webster. Ron Webster played 455 league games for Derby County from 1960 to 1978, scoring 7. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How many league wins did Derby County record in the 2022-23 season?
- 20
- 23
- 18
- 21
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Answer: 21. 21. How many league wins did Derby County record in the 2022-23 season? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
Who was appointed Derby County manager in 1993?
- Peter Taylor
- Roy McFarland
- Nigel Clough
- Nigel Pearson
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Answer: Roy McFarland. Roy McFarland was appointed Derby County manager in 1993 and stayed until 1995. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Up to the end of the 2025-26 season, how many times had Derby County won the FA Cup?
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 4
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Answer: 1. Derby County had won it 1 time, most recently in 1945-46. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was Derby County’s longest continuous run of league draws in 2024-25?
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 2
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Answer: 3. 3. What was Derby County’s longest continuous run of league draws in 2024-25? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records

Saturday 10 October 2026

How many league wins did Derby County record in the 2025-26 season?
- 17
- 20
- 18
- 19
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Answer: 20. 20. How many league wins did Derby County record in the 2025-26 season? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
Which player made 475 league appearances for Derby County between 1950 and 1966?
- Tim Ward
- Bill Curry
- Geoff Barrowcliffe
- Gordon Hughes
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Answer: Geoff Barrowcliffe. Geoff Barrowcliffe played 475 league games for Derby County from 1950 to 1966, scoring 37. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Rotherham United on 16 January 2021?
- 1-0
- 0-3
- 0-1
- 0-2
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Answer: 0-1. 0-1. What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Rotherham United on 16 January 2021? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
How many Championship appearances did Craig Forsyth make for Derby County in 2021-22?
- 26
- 24
- 27
- 22
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Answer: 26. 26. How many Championship appearances did Craig Forsyth make for Derby County in 2021-22? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records

Friday 9 October 2026

In which year was Derby County player Colin Kazım-Richards born?
- 1981
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
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Answer: 1986. 1986. In which year was Derby County player Colin Kazım-Richards born? Source: Transfermarkt player profile
Which of these players scored the most league goals for Derby County?
- Eddie Thomas
- John O'Hare
- Reg Matthews
- Alan Durban
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Answer: Alan Durban. Alan Durban made 346 league appearances and scored 93 league goals for Derby County (1963–1973). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Up to the end of the 2025-26 season, how many times had Derby County won the English top-flight title?
- 1
- 0
- 2
- 3
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Answer: 2. Derby County had won it 2 times, most recently in 1974-75. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How many Championship appearances did Martyn Waghorn make for Derby County in 2020-21?
- 36
- 27
- 32
- 28
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Answer: 32. 32. How many Championship appearances did Martyn Waghorn make for Derby County in 2020-21? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records

Thursday 8 October 2026

What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Watford on 18 January 2025?
- 0-2
- 1-1
- 0-5
- 0-3
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Answer: 0-2. 0-2. What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Watford on 18 January 2025? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
What was Derby County’s longest continuous run of league draws in 2023-24?
- 4
- 1
- 5
- 2
Show answer
Answer: 2. 2. What was Derby County’s longest continuous run of league draws in 2023-24? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
Which player made 349 league appearances for Derby County between 1921 and 1931?
- Johnny McIntyre
- Jack Bowers
- Harry Storer Jr.
- Jack Barker
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Answer: Johnny McIntyre. Johnny McIntyre played 349 league games for Derby County from 1921 to 1931, scoring 9. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
At which round were Derby County knocked out of the FA Cup in 2025-26?
- Fifth round
- Third round
- Quarter-finals
- Fourth round
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Answer: Third round. Third Round. At which round were Derby County knocked out of the FA Cup in 2025-26? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
Who beat Derby County in the 1898 FA Cup final?
- Newcastle United
- Manchester United
- Everton
- Nottingham Forest
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Answer: Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest beat Derby County in the 1898 FA Cup final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Wednesday 7 October 2026

How many Championship appearances did Kenzo Goudmijn make for Derby County in 2024-25?
- 40
- 37
- 36
- 41
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Answer: 41. 41. How many Championship appearances did Kenzo Goudmijn make for Derby County in 2024-25? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records
In which country was Derby County player Martyn Waghorn born?
- Wales
- Scotland
- England
- France
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Answer: England. England. In which country was Derby County player Martyn Waghorn born? Source: Transfermarkt player profile
What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Watford on 16 October 2020?
- 1-1
- 1-2
- 0-1
- 2-1
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Answer: 0-1. 0-1. What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Watford on 16 October 2020? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records

Tuesday 6 October 2026

What was the score for Derby County in their league match away to Forest Green Rovers on 7 April 2023?
- 1-2
- 0-0
- 2-3
- 2-0
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Answer: 2-0. 2-0. What was the score for Derby County in their league match away to Forest Green Rovers on 7 April 2023? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records
In which year was Derby County player Callum Elder born?
- 1990
- 1997
- 1998
- 1995
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Answer: 1995. 1995. In which year was Derby County player Callum Elder born? Source: Transfermarkt player profile
Which nickname is associated with Derby County?
- The Rams
- Blues
- The Clarets
- The Addicks
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Answer: The Rams. The Rams. Which nickname is associated with Derby County? Source: Wikipedia club profile

Monday 5 October 2026

In which country was Derby County player Richard Keogh born?
- Wales
- Scotland
- England
- Ireland
Show answer
Answer: Ireland. Ireland. In which country was Derby County player Richard Keogh born? Source: Transfermarkt player profile
How many Championship appearances did Kane Wilson make for Derby County in 2024-25?
- 28
- 31
- 33
- 38
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Answer: 33. 33. How many Championship appearances did Kane Wilson make for Derby County in 2024-25? Source: Transfermarkt season appearance records
What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Charlton on 30 September 2025?
- 2-3
- 1-1
- 1-4
- 1-3
Show answer
Answer: 1-1. 1-1. What was the score for Derby County in their league match at home to Charlton on 30 September 2025? Source: Football-Data.co.uk historical records

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