Overview
- Bobby Clark struck the winner after Callum Elder found Lars-Jorgen Salvesen, with Clark sliding his shot past Sol Brynn.
- Derby goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom made several key saves, twice denying Tommy Conway in the first half and stopping another effort after the break.
- Middlesbrough created multiple clear chances during a dominant opening spell but their finishing let them down.
- Manager Kim Hellberg adjusted the setup and introduced Alex Gilbert for Kaly Sene at half-time to add penetration.
- Callum Brittain left the match injured, adding to fitness concerns as calls grow for attacking reinforcements at the start of the window.