Derby County vs Stoke City — Pass Map

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Derby County 2 – 0 Stoke City

Championship · 06 Apr 2026

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Stoke's Deep-Lying Metronome

B. Lawal orchestrated Stoke's buildup with 42 accurate passes and 71 touches, controlling possession from defense. His distribution range anchored the team's ability to transition and maintain structural shape throughout.

Derby's Creative Fulcrum

B. Clark generated 5 key passes and 0.636 expected assists from midfield, consistently unlocking spaces for teammates. His penetrative passing created high-quality chances despite Derby's overall attacking limitations.

Derby's Defensive Wall

M. Clarke made 26 combined defensive actions including tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances. His constant ball-winning and positional discipline formed the foundation for Derby's defensive resilience.

Brief Cameo With Limited Spark

M. Manhoef registered just 1 key pass in 27 minutes off the bench for Stoke. His substitute appearance failed to generate meaningful creative impact in a short window.