3/1 To Win
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Lampard Celebrates As Derby Make History In The Play-Offs
Pictured here is former Derby County manager Frank Lampard leading the Rams to Wembley exactly a year ago today following a sensational Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg at Leeds United.
Derby were a goal down from the First Leg at Pride Park Stadium a few days beforehand, after Leeds ran out 1-0 winners, but substitute Jack Marriott was the hero as the Rams stunned Leeds with a 4-2 win (4-3 on aggregate) to set up a Play-Off Final clash against Aston Villa after a wild night at Elland Road.
The hosts took the lead on the night to go 2-0 up on aggregate when Stuart Dallas tapped in after Liam Cooper's header had hit the post.
Marriott levelled with his first touch before half-time after a mix-up at the back between Cooper and keeper Kiko Casilla.
Lampard's side turned the tie on its head after the break courtesy of a Mason Mount strike and a Harry Wilson penalty, only for Dallas to drift in and fire Leeds back level on aggregate.
Leeds defender Gaetano Berardi was then sent off for a challenge on Bradley Johnson, which resulted in a second booking, before Marriott won it late on with a composed finish.
There was still time for Derby defender Scott Malone to join Berardi in being dismissed after collecting a second booking in time added on.
Derby became the first team to lose the First Leg of a Championship Play-Off Semi-Final at home and go on to reach the Final, meaning Lampard's first season in management and his last for the club before taking over at Chelsea came at Wembley.
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