The 150th clash between these two sides takes place on Saturday lunchtime at Molineux.
At the start of the season, supporters of Wolves and Derby County had reasons to be optimistic. Both had new managers who had been well backed in the transfer market, and both sides would have been setting their sights on promotion.
Entering November, such optimism must seem like a long time ago. Each of those new managers – Walter Zenga and Nigel Pearson – have been sacked, and Wolves and Derby sit much nearer the bottom three than the top six.
Former Wolves manager Walter Zenga
The two sides meet in the West Midlands on Saturday looking to climb the table after far from ideal starts to their respective campaigns – here is all you need to know ahead of the encounter.
The Key Battle – Dave Edwards vs Bradley Johnson
Two experienced campaigners go head to head in this midfield battle, which will go a long way to deciding the outcome.
Bradley Johnson of Derby County (L) in action with Emerson Hyndman of Fulham
Edwards scored Wolves’ equaliser at Blackburn last week, while Johnson has formed a strong partnership with Jacob Butterfield and will be looking to net his first goal of the season.
Last Meeting:
Wolves came out on top when these two sides last met in February, with a George Savile double securing a 2-1 win.
Derby County’s Lee Grant after his own goal at Molineux in 2015
This fixture has a long history – the first match between the two came way back in 1888 and Saturday’s clash will be the 150th time Wolves and Derby have faced each other. Of the previous 149, Derby have won 63, Wolves have emerged victorious on 53 occasions and there have been 33 draws.
Recent league form – most recent last:
Wolves – LLDLLD
Derby – WDWDLW
Wolves’ Helder Costa (C) celebrates after scoring their first goal with teammates
Who’s the ref?
Experienced whistler Paul Tierney will be in charge at Molineux.
In his 10 games so far this season, Tierney has brandished 36 yellow cards and shown one red.
What time is kick off?
The game begins at Molineux at 12.30pm
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 1 are be showing this one live – coverage starts at 12pm.
Odds
Wolves – 13/8
Draw – 21/10
Derby – 9/5
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