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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Championship clash between Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday is set for 15.12.2025 at 20:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Championship encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Derby County, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Sheffield Wednesday, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 15.12.2025
- Kickoff: 20:00
- Favorite: Sheffield Wednesday
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 01.01.2025, finishing Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 Derby County.
Derby County Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Derby County squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2025 campaign.
Fans searching for the Derby County lineup today or Derby County starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Derby County home performances:
Date Event Score 10.12.2025 Derby County vs Millwall 1 - 1 06.12.2025 Derby County vs Leicester City 1 - 3 29.11.2025 Middlesbrough vs Derby County 2 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Sheffield Wednesday have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Championship game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 Derby County
- Wins this season over Derby County: 7
Recent away match stats for Sheffield Wednesday:
Date Event Score 09.12.2025 Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 06.12.2025 Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0 29.11.2025 Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End 2 - 3
Prediction and Final Word
As of 14.12.2025, odds point to Sheffield Wednesday as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday lineups for the Championship 2025 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
