Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Derby
Match Time & Date:
19/08/2023
16:00
Prediction: 2-1
Fleetwood
Following a shocking loss to Oxford United, Derby County will look to get back on course in the League 1 when they take on Fleetwood Town on Matchday 4. The Rams failed to impress in the midweek defeat and, to make things even worse for boss Paul Warne, wing-back Joe Ward limped off with injury after just 25 minutes. Kane Wilson is widely expected to replace him in the starting XI.
The Cod Army, on the other hand, are still eyeing their first win of the season, but given their difficulties at the back, we do not believe that Derby will have a better chance than this to return to winning ways. In their last meeting at Pride Park Fleetwood emerged triumphant, meaning that the Rams are hungry for revenge. As for the visiting side, both Mayor and Graydon are pushing for recalls to the starting XI after the duo came off the bench in Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to Bolton.
Highlighted Player (Conor Hourihane):
Conor Hourihane is an Irish footballer who plays for Barnsley. The midfielder was born on 2 February, 1991 and he started his youth career at Premier League club Sunderland. In 2011 he joined Plymouth Argyle and he spent three years at Home Park.
After scoring 15 goals in 125 appearances for the Pilgrims in 2014 Hourihane decided to take next big step in his career. On 23 June he signed a three-year deal with Barnsley for a fee of £250,000. In August he won the League One Player of the Month award and, no doubt, he made a flying start to his Barnsley career. Hourihane made 46 appearances for the Tykes in the 2014/2015 League One campaign, scoring 15 goals and he certainly helped the team return to the Championship.
The Irish midfielder has eight caps for the U-21 team. His main position is central midfield, but he is capable of playing as defensive and left midfielder as well. Conor Hourihane is a right-footed footballer.
Highlighted Team (Fleetwood):
Known for their attacking style of play, Fleetwood Town are a professional football club based in Fletwood, Lancashire. The Fishermen play their home matches at Highbury Stadium, the venue with the capacity of 5,327 (2,672 seated), with the team wearing red and white shirts in home matches.
On the other hand, Fleetwood footballers are dressed in yellow when playing on the travels. The original club was founded back in 1908 under the name of Fleetwood FC and 69 years later they were re-established as Fleetwood Town F.C. In 1998 the club was renamed to Fleetwood Wanderers after the second reformation.
Legendary England footballer Joey Barton is considered one of the club’s most notable coaches. Barton, who was known for his incidents on the field, has been in charge since June 2, 2018. Neighbouring club Blackpool are regarded as one of Fleetwood’s main rivals. The Fishermen have built up rivalries with Morecambe and Preston North End as well.
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