Double-up Stoke eye playoffs

Derby 0 Stoke 2

First-half goals from Danny Higginbotham and Dominic Matteo saw Tony Pulis’ side deservedly repeat the 2-0 success they enjoyed against County in the reverse fixture at the Britannia Stadium back in August.

City moved to within three points of six-placed Southampton after winning their game in hand while Derby remain just one point clear at top of the table when they were hoping to stretch their lead over West Brom to four points.