Newcastle United and Derby County will face each other in the Championship this afternoon.
Newcastle United will be looking to return to winning ways in the Championship this afternoon when they take on Derby County at home.
The Magpies will head into the match at St. James’ Park on the back of a 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers at home in the league.
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Rafael Benitez’s side are second in the league table at the moment with 59 points from 28 matches, just a point behind leaders Brighton & Hove Albion.
Newcastle have struggled for consistency in recent weeks and will be determined to pick up all three points this afternoon.
Meanwhile, Derby currently find themselves seventh in the league table with 46 points from 28 matches.
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The Rams are three points behind Sheffield Wednesday, who are sixth in the standings at the moment and occupy the final playoff spot.
Steve McClaren’s side will head into the game against Newcastle on the back of a 3-0 victory over Ipswich Town away from home at Portman Road in the league.
This is how Newcastle and Derby will line up for the Championship game at St. James’ Park this afternoon:
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