CHAMPIONSHIP · PRIDE PARK
RAMS FIGHT BACK TO EASE THE HEAT
Derby 3, Bolton 1. Derby: Ryan Nyambe 46, Jack Robinson 49, Rhian Brewster 90+4; Bolton: Ruben Rodrigues 42. Nyambe's first career goal sparks a turnaround before Brewster settles it late
Derby County came from behind to beat Bolton Wanderers 3-1 at Pride Park and ease the pressure on manager John Eustace.
Rúben Rodrigues slotted Bolton ahead on 42 minutes from Gaizka Larrazabal's pull-back. Straight after the break Ryan Nyambe equalised — his first goal in more than 300 career appearances — and Jack Robinson put the Rams in front on 49. Rhian Brewster made it 3-1 in stoppage time, winning the ball high up and finishing into the top corner.
It is Derby's first home win of the season and only their second in the Championship, in front of 27,536.
“We changed the shape at half-time, and the response from the lads was outstanding. The chips were down, we're not going great in the league, and the character of the group showed. It's really important that we don't get carried away with this win, but we need to enjoy it.” – John Eustace, Derby manager, via Sky Sports
“We just didn't concentrate for a five-minute period after half-time. We were comfortable for the first 45 minutes, but we've got to kill teams off when we're on top. We've given the game away with a little bit of naivety again.” – Steven Schumacher, Bolton manager, via Sky Sports
Where it leaves them: Derby 23rd on 10 points; Bolton 17th on 17 points. Derby's first home win of the season — and only their second in the Championship.