Derby County vs Peterborough United

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Derby County and Peterborough United, both vying for promotion, are set to clash at Pride Park in a League One match. While they share 46 points, Peterborough sits above Derby due to a higher goal count.

Derby has been on a commendable streak, winning eight of their last nine league games since their late October loss to Stevenage. In their recent match against Oxford United, despite falling behind 2-1 early, Derby rallied back to win 3-2, marking their third consecutive victory.

Their pursuit of promotion, with a narrow gap from the automatic promotion spots, demands consistent performance. Drawing inspiration from their previous 4-2 comeback win against Peterborough in August, Derby aims for another triumph.

On the other hand, Peterborough has also showcased resilience, remaining unbeaten in their last eight League One matches (W5, D3). Despite their good form, they settled for draws in their recent encounters against Reading and Barnsley, unable to convert their strong performances into victories.

After tying 2-2 with the Royals, Darren Ferguson's team repeated the same scoreline in their recent match against Barnsley. They managed to rally from a two-goal deficit, thanks to Jonson Clarke-Harris scoring twice.

Having played their last two games at home, Peterborough is set to play their first match of 2024 away from home. They'll aim for a third consecutive away victory after winning against Shrewsbury Town and Fleetwood Town in their previous road matches.

Having previously suffered the loss of Bambo Diaby to a red card against Coventry City on Boxing Day, where he is currently serving the second game of a three-match suspension, Sheffield Wednesday faced another setback as George Byers was sent off in perplexing circumstances during their victory over Preston.

Byers reportedly received a red card for an off-the-ball incident with Mads Frokjaer-Jensen after the referee, Rebecca Welch, had initially allowed play to continue following a tackle. This decision has left Wednesday manager Rohl confused, and Byers now faces a potential three-game suspension unless the club succeeds in appealing the decision.

Adding to their woes, Akin Famewo and Will Vaulks sustained hamstring injuries in the first half at Deepdale. They join a growing list of sidelined players, including Callum Paterson (concussion), John Buckley (shoulder), Mallik Wilks (muscle), Dominic Iorfa (leg), and Mohamed Diaby (leg). Rohl, however, has assured that the club will make every effort to have Famewo and Vaulks fit for the upcoming match on Monday.

In contrast, Hull emerged from their thrilling win over Blackburn without any new injury or suspension concerns. However, goalkeeper Ryan Allsop is expected to miss the upcoming match due to a back problem. Additionally, Ruben Vinagre (hamstring), Jaden Philogene (knee), and Dogukan Sinik (knee) are unavailable for selection. On a positive note, captain Lewie Coyle is back in action after an ankle scare and will be at the disposal of the team.

Despite Derby boasting the second-best defensive record in the league, Peterborough believes they have the attacking prowess to challenge them. The team has scored 47 league goals this season, the highest tally among all third-tier teams.