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Derby County predicted XI v Stoke City as crisis leaves little option

Derby County face a huge afternoon against Stoke City tomorrow as they look to issue a response to their 4-1 defeat to QPR

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:39 PM
Derby County predicted XI v Stoke City as crisis leaves little option
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Leigh Curtis predicts Derby County's starting lineup against Stoke City amid an acute defensive injury crisis.
  • Derby is down to one fit central defender following Sondre Langas' midweek injury.
  • Josh Vickers is expected to continue in goal with Jacob Widell Zetterstrom out due to a knee problem.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Derby County manager John Eustace faces a severe defensive injury crisis ahead of their Championship match against Stoke City. Following a 4-1 midweek defeat to QPR and an injury to Sondre Langas, Derby is left with only one fully fit central defender in Dion Sanderson, alongside eight other injured defensive players and goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom.

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