Derby County

Derby extend their unbeaten league run to nine matches with a goalless draw against fellow promotion hopefuls Bolton.

- Home2 - Home9 - Shots - 25,428 - 19Trafford "I thought when we showed some composure we played through them quite well, but we didn't show that enough.

Defender James Chester (calf) and on-loan goalkeeper Joseph Anang (arm) remain sidelined. Meanwhile, Bolton boss and former Rams player Ian Evatt has named an ...

Meanwhile, Bolton boss and former Rams player Ian Evatt has named an unchanged starting line-up. [comments section](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-bolton-team-news-breaking-7971186#comments-wrapper). [Warne](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/paul-warne)'s side will be looking to extend their unbeaten run and pick up where they left off in the 4-0 win over Forest Green Rovers last time out. READ MORE: ['Big marker' - Warne makes Bolton Wanderers claim](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-bolton-wanderers-game-7965016) [Warne reveals Jason Knight talks as Derby challenge set](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-jason-knight-warne-7964850)

Derby County moved to 13 games unbeaten in all competitions after a hard-fought 0-0 draw with top six rivals, Bolton Wanderers.

As the game entered four minutes of additional time, the Rams nearly won it with a last gasp set-piece. Nice interplay between him and Kieran Lee saw Charles wriggle free in the box but his effort went wide of Joe Wildsmith's right-hand post. The Rams had a big shout for a penalty turned down when Tom Barkhuizen looked to have been clattered in the box.

Wanderers play their final home game of the year when they face Derby County on Bank Holiday Tuesday (KO 3pm).

Match the published time of the first goal to the one printed in your ticket to win the £500 cash prize. Tonight’s 48-page matchday programme is available to buy in and around the stadium, with the spotlight on free-scoring Whites’ wing-back Conor Bradley. Supporters are reminded of the ANPR car parking system in place at the University of Bolton Stadium, so please remember to pay for your parking either at the machines in the car parks or online. The ticket office is open until 3pm with half-season tickets for the remaining home games of 2022/23 available to buy until then. [HERE](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/bwfc/Events) with supporters encouraged to use the online option and buy in advance. A big crowd is expected at the University of Bolton Stadium so please plan your journey and arrive in plenty of time to avoid possible queues.

Latest Derby County news from Derbyshire Live brings you live coverage from the clash at the University of Bolton Stadium.

"So at the end of the season, if we lose at Bolton and then win ten other games that get us where we want to be then losing at Bolton isn't a drama. We have full coverage of the game and will be bringing you every kick this afternoon. More than 5,000 fans will be here today in the away end which is a terrific turnout and hopefully they are given plenty to cheer. Welcome from the UOB stadium where the Rams face their first festive holiday game and it should be a cracker too. You just have to try to crack a couple of wins out over the next three. We need to get up there and we will definitely go to Bolton thinking that we're going to go there to win. "And if I feel like I want to put him in the side, I will. It's about how do I keep all the players happy who aren't in the team. But I will look at Knighty over the next couple of days. Barkhuizen bundled over in the area and he wants a pen. But a point will be enough to take them back into the top six at the expense of Wycombe Wanderers. But I just thought Knighty had a real drive about him and a real forward purpose which I like.

Wanderers couldn't find a winner but gave everything for the biggest University of Bolton Stadium crowd for over a decade to hopefully leave them wanting ...

And with the contest still on a knife edge and Derby responding, top scorer James Collins flashed a header into the side netting from a Conor Hourihane cross just after Wanderers had made their first changes with MJ Williams and Kyle Dempsey coming on to provide fresh legs in the middle of the pitch. And in the visitors’ best spell of the first half just before the break, a cross from Louie Sibley sliced off the otherwise exemplary Will Aimson to bounce on the top of the Wanderers’ bar. Wanderers had more of the ball and the better sights of goal as they tried to work an opening.

After losing two key men in Ricardo Santos and Gethin Jones, Bolton fans were worried. But Eoin Toal, Will Aimson and George Johnston have stepped…

It was a real full throttle, energetic game. “It confused us, really,” Evatt said of the formation switch. And while Tuesday’s point felt a little unsatisfactory on home soil, the Wanderers boss said his players’ attitude to make sure it was the bare minimum they took from the game was exemplary. “It took us a while to get used to it and we didn’t have that control in the middle of the pitch but what we did out of possession was excellent and the times we were composed and link passes we looked like we could hurt them, we just didn’t take those big moments when they came.” “Derby have predominantly been 4-4-2 and we thought with that extra player in the middle of the pitch we could dominate the ball and have more control, but it is credit to us that they changed to 4-2-3-1. “I think we had the better of it, I genuinely do, but I also think there is more to come and that we can be a lot better than that also, especially in possession.

Derby County news from DerbyshireLive as Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt gives his verdict on the goalless draw against the Rams.

As might have been expected, it was a closely-contested affair and ultimately [neither side were able to find a breakthrough](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-player-ratings-bolton-7971808). Derby boss Warne was convinced the visitors should have been awarded a first-half penalty when Eoin Toal challenged [Tom Barkhuizen](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/tom-barkhuizen). We gave a good account of ourselves but we can do better. But we didn’t show that enough and maybe that is credit to the opposition.” [comments section](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/maybe-ian-evatt-makes-derby-7972506#comments-wrapper). That was an intense atmosphere against a big football club. [Derby County receive transfer demand after Bolton reveal](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/derby-county-receive-transfer-demand-7972055) [Warne issues Derby verdict as Bolton penalty claim made](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-paul-warne-bolton-7971934) [David McGoldrick injury update as Warne speaks out](https:// https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/david-mcgoldrick-injury-update-derby-7971773) [Everton 'surprised' at Derby transfer talk as Warne faces decision](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-surprised-derby-county-transfer-7970378) [The latest Derby County news in one place](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/derby-county) [Bolton vs Derby highlights and reaction as Rams struggle up front](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-bolton-live-stream-7970894?int_source=nba) [Derby player ratings vs Bolton as Forsyth and Wildsmith both solid but attack struggles](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-player-ratings-bolton-7971808?int_source=nba) [Joe Wildsmith](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/joe-wildsmith). [Rams](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/derby-county), whose ninth league game unbeaten – 13 in all competitions – lifted [Paul Warne](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/paul-warne)’s team up to sixth.

Latest Derby County news from Derbyshire Live brings you the latest goings on from around Pride Park ahead of the clash against Cambridge United.

They don't come for ones that hit them in the face. "Not much has happened," he said after yesterday's game. He's trained and I think I've seen him train twice and goalkeepers more than any other position need game time. Paul Warne's phone had been red-hot in the run-up to Christmas as Derby look to strengthen the squad next month with a right-back among the positions that are on the agenda at Pride Park. Some fans were late gaining entrance to the ground and there were two buses of Bolton supporters that had not even arrived at the stadium 20 minutes after the game kicked off due to traffic. Shinnie endeared himself to Derby fans with his commitment and passion for the cause before being sold to Wigan by administrators Quantuma for a paltry £30,000 in January. "They come for crosses they can't get. "We have to let him play a few games and if you have ever seen a goalkeeper not play for a while then wowzer, the timing is all over the gaff. And according to head coach Paul Warne it may be a while before we even begin to see Anang due to how long he has been out for and the Rams are working on a solution to the problem. And as part of the build-up to that game, Derbyshire Live brings you all the latest Rams diary of what's been happening in and around Pride Park. Joseph Anang is finally back with Derby County after recovering from a broken arm and you may have seen the pictures of him in training posted on the club's social media channels. [Rams](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/derby-county) go into the game on the back of a goalless draw against Bolton which extended their unbeaten run to an excellent 13 games.