Derby County 2-6 Arsenal: result and report

Premier League · Monday 28 April 2008

Result

Derby County 2-6 Arsenal

Premier League · Monday 28 April 2008, 19:00 UTC · half-time 1-2

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Derby County 2-6 Arsenal: match report

Derby County were beaten by Arsenal 2-6 in the Premier League on Monday 28 April 2008. It was 1-2 at half-time.

Nicklas Bendtner opened the scoring in the 25th minute. Derby County's goals came from James McEveley (31') and Robert Earnshaw (77'). Arsenal scored through Nicklas Bendtner (25'), Robin van Persie (40'), Emmanuel Adebayor (59'), T. Walcott (78'), Emmanuel Adebayor (81') and Emmanuel Adebayor (90+2').

Neither side received a card.

Going into the game Derby County were 20th on 11 points from 35 and Arsenal 3rd on 76 points from 35. Derby County went on to finish that season 20th with 11 points, and Arsenal 2nd with 85.

Derby County lined up in a 4-5-1 and Arsenal in a 4-4-2.

Before this game the head-to-head record in our data stood at 0 Derby County wins, 1 draw and 4 for Arsenal.

Going into the match Derby County's last five read L-L-L-D-L and Arsenal's W-L-D-W-L.

Data as of 3 Nov 2026.

Key events

  • 25'Goal · Nicklas BendtnerArsenal · 0-1
  • 31'Goal · James McEveleyDerby County · 1-1
  • 40'Goal · Robin van PersieArsenal · 1-2
  • 59'Goal · Emmanuel AdebayorArsenal · 1-3
  • 77'Goal · Robert EarnshawDerby County · 2-3
  • 78'Goal · T. WalcottArsenal · 2-4
  • 81'Goal · Emmanuel AdebayorArsenal · 2-5
  • 90+2'Goal · Emmanuel AdebayorArsenal · 2-6

Head-to-head

5 meetings: Derby County 0, draws 1, Arsenal 4.

Team news

Derby County line-up (4-5-1)

Roy Carroll, James McEveley, Tyrone Mears, Edward Lewis, Hossam Ghaly, Robbie Savage, Emanuel Villa, Alan Stubbs, Andy Todd, Mile Sterjovski, Darren Moore

Arsenal line-up (4-4-2)

Lukasz Fabianski, Kolo Touré, William Gallas, Gaël Clichy, Emmanuel Eboué, Cesc Fàbregas, Denílson, Alex Song, Robin van Persie, Nicklas Bendtner, Theo Walcott