Derby County revived their play-off challenge with an impressive 3-1 comeback victory over Blackburn Rovers at Pride Park, overturning a half-time deficit with a dominant second-half display. Hayden Carter had headed the visitors in front in first-half added time, but after the interval Ben Brereton Diaz, Matt Clarke and Rhian Brewster struck to flip the scoreline and deepen Blackburn's relegation worries.
In a contest that slowly built in intensity, both sides had chances and flashpoints before Carter's opener gave Blackburn control at the break. The turning point came shortly after half-time, when Andri Gudjohnsen spurned a clear opportunity to double the lead and Derby responded almost immediately, with Derry Murkin's influence from the left proving decisive as he created two of the hosts' three goals.
Carter’s Late Header Rewards Blackburn’s First-half Work
With Carlton Morris making his first Derby start since November, the home side nearly struck first. Brereton Diaz broke through on the right and drilled a low effort towards the far corner, but Balazs Toth got down well to push the shot away and prevent an early breakthrough.