Jake Buxton's late goal gave Derby victory over local rivals Nottingham Forest in a feisty encounter.

Buxton rose highest to nod in Ben Davies' cross five minutes in to 10 of stoppage time to leave Forest hovering over the relegation zone.

Forest had been reduced to 10 men when Marcus Tudgay was shown a second yellow card for a lunge on Davies.

The lengthy period of added time came after Derby captain Shaun Barker picked up a serious-looking injury.

Derby look destined for a mid-table finish, but this dramatic victory game them their first double over their closest rivals for 40 years.

Former Forest man Nathan Tyson had an opportunity to open his Rams account with the best chance of a poor first half but he dragged his shot wide.

There was plenty of endeavour on show but both sides were devoid of ideas, before tensions almost boiled over when Dexter Blackstock scythed down Davies, resulting in a melee just in front of the technical areas. Only Blackstock was booked.

Rams skipper Barker was then carried off and Forest were almost in front moments later when Tudgay headed Andy Reid's inviting free-kick just wide.

But Tudgay was then given his marching orders for a wild lunge on Craig Bryson and there was more drama to come as Buxton headed home an inviting free-kick to secure a dramatic victory.

Lineup, Bookings (7) & Substitutions (5)

Derby County

  • 01 Fielding
  • 03 Roberts Booked
  • 05 Barker (Buxton - 76' )
  • 06 Shackell
  • 32 Green
  • 04 Bryson
  • 09 Tyson
  • 18 B Davies
  • 23 Hendrick
  • 07 S Davies Booked (Ball - 90' )
  • 21 Robinson

Substitutes

  • 13 Legzdins
  • 17 Buxton
  • 16 Bailey
  • 19 Carroll
  • 25 Ball

Nottingham Forest

  • 01 Camp
  • 03 Cunningham
  • 04 Chambers
  • 16 Gunter
  • 33 Lynch
  • 11 Reid (Wootton - 90' )
  • 12 McCleary
  • 19 Moussi Booked
  • 22 Guedioura Booked (Greening - 57' )
  • 20 Tudgay Dismissed after an earlier booking
  • 23 Blackstock Booked (Miller - 76' )

Substitutes

  • 21 Smith
  • 02 Wootton
  • 10 McGugan
  • 14 Greening
  • 09 Miller
Ref: D'Urso
Att: 33,010

Match Stats

Shots

12 9

On target

5 2

Corners

11 3

Fouls

13 17

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +9:36 Full time

Full Time The final whistle is blown by the referee.

90:00 +9:20

The ball is swung over by Chris Gunter, Paul Green makes a clearance.

90:00 +8:46

Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Jonathan Greening played to the near post, Theo Robinson manages to make a clearance.

90:00 +7:03

The ball is sent over by Jonathan Greening, Headed effort from deep inside the area by Guy Moussi misses to the right of the target.

90:00 +7:03 Booking

Booking Gareth Roberts is given a yellow card.

90:00 +6:52

Unfair challenge on Chris Gunter by Gareth Roberts results in a free kick.

90:00 +5:47 Substitution

Substitution Callum Ball is brought on as a substitute for Steve Davies.

90:00 +3:50

Ben Davies provided the assist for the goal.

90:00 +3:50 Goal scored

Goal - Jake Buxton - Derby 1 - 0 Nott'm For Jake Buxton scores a headed goal from deep inside the penalty box. Derby 1-0 Nottm Forest.

90:00 +3:21

Foul by Jonathan Greening on Ben Davies, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Ben Davies.

90:00 +1:38

Ben Davies takes a inswinging corner.

90:00 +0:36 Substitution

Substitution Scott Wootton replaces Andy Reid.

89:54 Dismissal

Dismissal Marcus Tudgay is shown a red card.

87:17

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Guy Moussi by Nathan Tyson. Free kick taken by Lee Camp.

86:42

Left-footed shot by Andy Reid missed to the left of the goal.

86:23

Ben Davies produces a cross, clearance made by Greg Cunningham.

84:37

Ishmael Miller handles the ball and concedes a free kick. Paul Green takes the direct free kick.

82:28

The ball is swung over by Andy Reid, Marcus Tudgay produces a header from inside the area that goes over the bar.

81:16

The ball is swung over by Craig Bryson, clearance made by Luke Chambers. Corner taken by Ben Davies from the right by-line, Jason Shackell takes a shot. Save by Lee Camp.

80:30

A cross is delivered by Theo Robinson, Chris Gunter makes a clearance.

79:38

Corner taken by Ben Davies, Joel Lynch makes a clearance.

78:18

Joel Lynch concedes a free kick for a foul on Nathan Tyson. Free kick taken by Ben Davies, The ball is delivered by Jake Buxton, clearance made by Joel Lynch.

77:14

Theo Robinson concedes a free kick for a foul on Greg Cunningham. Andy Reid produces a cross, Headed effort on goal by Marcus Tudgay from inside the penalty box misses to the right of the goal.

76:32

Theo Robinson challenges Chris Gunter unfairly and gives away a free kick. Chris Gunter restarts play with the free kick.

75:42 Substitution

Substitution Ishmael Miller on for Dexter Blackstock.

75:42 Substitution

Substitution (Derby) makes a substitution, with Jake Buxton coming on for Shaun Barker.

70:38

The ball is sent over by Andy Reid, save by Frank Fielding.

69:16

Jonathan Greening challenges Craig Bryson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Jeff Hendrick.

67:36

Ben Davies takes the direct free kick.

67:36 Booking

Booking Dexter Blackstock is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

65:33

Free kick awarded for a foul by Dexter Blackstock on Ben Davies.

64:48

Short corner worked by Nathan Tyson.

63:41

Ben Davies restarts play with the free kick.

63:41 Booking

Booking Marcus Tudgay booked.

63:29

Unfair challenge on Ben Davies by Marcus Tudgay results in a free kick.

62:46

Corner taken right-footed by Ben Davies, Dexter Blackstock manages to make a clearance.

62:11

Free kick awarded for a foul by Dexter Blackstock on Shaun Barker. Direct free kick taken by Frank Fielding.

60:48

Steve Davies has a headed effort at goal from just inside the penalty area that misses to the left of the target.

58:25

Nathan Tyson has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide right of the goal.

57:24

Handball decision goes against Craig Bryson. Joel Lynch takes the direct free kick.

56:44 Substitution

Substitution Adlene Guedioura goes off and Jonathan Greening comes on.

56:29

Centre by Chris Gunter.

52:19

Corner taken left-footed by Andy Reid, The ball is sent over by Adlene Guedioura.

50:35

Inswinging corner taken by Ben Davies from the left by-line, Joel Lynch makes a clearance.

49:46

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Nathan Tyson by Greg Cunningham. Ben Davies crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing, Luke Chambers makes a clearance.

49:01

Steve Davies has a headed effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the left of the goal.

47:17

Guy Moussi fouled by Craig Bryson, the ref awards a free kick. Lee Camp takes the direct free kick.

46:26

Jeff Hendrick concedes a free kick for a foul on Adlene Guedioura. Free kick taken by Lee Camp.

45:01

The referee starts the second half.

45:00 +1:54 Half time

Half Time The half-time whistle blows.

45:00 +0:32

Effort from the edge of the box by Craig Bryson goes wide of the left-hand upright.

44:51

Adlene Guedioura has a shot on goal from outside the area which misses right.

43:39

Dexter Blackstock challenges Jason Shackell unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jason Shackell takes the free kick.

42:38

Paul Green fouled by Marcus Tudgay, the ref awards a free kick. Frank Fielding takes the free kick.

41:36

Greg Cunningham takes a shot. Save made by Frank Fielding.

40:47

Free kick awarded for a foul by Nathan Tyson on Andy Reid. Free kick taken by Andy Reid.

40:11

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Chris Gunter by Ben Davies. Lee Camp takes the free kick.

39:31

Shot from just outside the penalty area by Marcus Tudgay misses to the left of the target.

38:56

Effort from just outside the area by Steve Davies goes over the target.

36:01

Steve Davies delivers the ball.

34:40

A cross is delivered by Paul Green, Steve Davies produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that goes wide left of the target.

32:48

Garath McCleary takes a shot. Jason Shackell gets a block in.

31:55

Paul Green gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Adlene Guedioura. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Andy Reid from left wing, clearance made by Jason Shackell.

31:14

Steve Davies fouled by Guy Moussi, the ref awards a free kick. Craig Bryson takes the free kick.

30:30

Paul Green produces a cross, Luke Chambers makes a clearance.

29:11

Jeff Hendrick takes a shot. Blocked by Guy Moussi.

27:41

Corner from the left by-line taken by Ben Davies, save made by Lee Camp.

27:41

Ben Davies takes the inswinging corner, save by Lee Camp.

27:07

Free kick awarded for a foul by Dexter Blackstock on Shaun Barker. Paul Green takes the free kick.

22:43

Craig Bryson has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide right of the target.

22:02

The ball is crossed by Ben Davies, clearance by Luke Chambers. Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Ben Davies.

20:17

Paul Green crosses the ball, Joel Lynch manages to make a clearance.

18:29

Direct free kick taken by Jason Shackell.

18:29 Booking

Booking Booking for Guy Moussi for unsporting behaviour.

18:05

Steve Davies fouled by Guy Moussi, the ref awards a free kick.

14:56

Steve Davies takes a shot. Save by Lee Camp.

13:59

Frank Fielding takes the free kick.

13:59 Booking

Booking The referee shows Adlene Guedioura a yellow card.

13:46

Nathan Tyson fouled by Adlene Guedioura, the ref awards a free kick.

12:30

Free kick awarded for a foul by Jason Shackell on Marcus Tudgay. Marcus Tudgay takes the direct free kick.

11:52

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Nathan Tyson by Dexter Blackstock. Paul Green takes the direct free kick.

9:55

Free kick taken by Lee Camp.

9:55 Booking

Booking Steve Davies booked.

9:27

Unfair challenge on Andy Reid by Steve Davies results in a free kick.

9:05

Dexter Blackstock is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Frank Fielding.

7:48

Dexter Blackstock concedes a free kick for a foul on Shaun Barker. Frank Fielding takes the free kick.

6:41

Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Ben Davies, free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Joel Lynch by Shaun Barker. Free kick taken by Lee Camp.

5:59

Andy Reid challenges Ben Davies unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ben Davies crosses the ball in from the free kick, save made by Lee Camp.

4:38

Ben Davies takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line played to the near post, Adlene Guedioura manages to make a clearance. Ben Davies takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, clearance by Greg Cunningham.

3:49

Joel Lynch challenges Theo Robinson unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Ben Davies, clearance made by Guy Moussi.

2:09

Ben Davies takes a shot. Adlene Guedioura gets a block in.

1:26

Luke Chambers produces a header from inside the area that goes over the crossbar.

0:45

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Greg Cunningham by Steve Davies. Free kick taken by Andy Reid.

0:00

The referee starts the match.

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