"The visitors took the lead early on when Derry John Murkin's corner was only cleared as far as Szmodics, who took a touch before fiercely placing the ball past Nicolas Schmid. Ben Brereton then forced Schmid into a smart stop at his near post before Millenic Alli's cross-shot saw Richard O'Donnell called into action for the first time at the other end."
"Derby almost went in at the break two goals to the good, but Patrick Agyemang's effort from a tight angle was tipped onto the post as Gustavo Caballero's saved attempt brought an end to a thrilling conclusion to the first period. John Eustace's side were once again denied by the woodwork in the 59th minute when Joe Ward's curling free-kick thundered against the crossbar."
"Pompey are winless in 12 league games against Derby (D7 L4) since a 3-1 home win against the Rams in the 2007-08 Premier League campaign, while they are only a longer stretch without a triumph against Chelsea (26 games) and Arsenal (18 games)."
Derby County defeated Portsmouth 1-0 at Fratton Park, with Sam Szmodics scoring early in the eighth minute from a corner kick. The goal came after John Murkin's corner was only partially cleared, allowing Szmodics to take a touch and fire past goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid. Derby created multiple chances throughout the match, hitting the woodwork twice and forcing several saves from Schmid. The victory ended Derby's run of three away league matches without a win and moved them closer to the play-off positions. Portsmouth, meanwhile, remain just one point above the relegation zone and extended their winless streak against Derby to 12 league games.
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