Rams Fightback For Crucial Point

Derby County’s Under 18s fought back from two goals behind to earn a 2-2 draw away against Newcastle United and extend their unbeaten run to eight games in all competitions.

Newcastle took the lead after 35 minutes when Elias Sorensen’s shot from distance flew past Derby goalkeeper Sam French and went in off of the underside of the crossbar.

The hosts then doubled their lead shortly after the restart with Thomas Allan volleying in Oliver Walters’ cross from close range.

The Rams fought back and reduced their deficit when Jason Knight fired home a cleverly taken free-kick midway through the second period.

Justin Walker’s and Rory Delap’s side equalised nine minutes later, with Callum Minkley’s cross being turned in by Magpies defender Max Allen.

What’s To Come…

The result against Newcastle at Darsley Park extends their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight matches.

Other results this weekend meant that Derby drop down to fifth position in the Premier League North – Table.

Next up for Walker’s and Delap’s side is a Premier League Cup tie at home to Everton on Saturday 2^nd of December.

Next Five…

Derby County U18s Vs Everton U18s- Saturday 2nd December 2017 (kick-off: 12pm)

Derby County U18s Vs Manchester City U18s- Saturday 9^th December 2017 (kick-off: 12pm)

Derby County U18s Vs Manchester United U18s- Wednesday 13^th December 2017 (kick-off: 7pm)

Liverpool U18s Vs Derby County U18s- Saturday 13^th January 2018 (kick-off: 12pm)

Derby County U18s Vs Sunderland U18s- Saturday 20^th January 2018 (kick-off: 1pm)

Words by Jonty Colman