Derby County’s Under-18s started their 2025/26 Under-18 Premier League - North season with a 2-0 loss against local rivals Nottingham Forest.
A goal in each half condemned Bradley Johnson’s side, which included a number of first-year scholars in the starting line-up, to defeat at Moor Farm Training Ground.
Kanye Bradshaw put Forest in front six minutes before half-time to open the scoring and give the visitors the advantage.
The Reds’ lead was doubled just after the hour mark by Jayden Powell to seal the victory.
Despite enjoying the better of the possession over the course of the 90 minutes, the Rams were unable to turn their dominance into clear-cut chances on a frustrating afternoon.
Derby County Under-18s: Dzialuk (GK), K Gordon, Stokes, Smith, Canoville (C) (Marriott 46), Connell-Webster, Ward, Hodges (Clarke 61), Green, Mintus (Blake 71), K Gill.
Substitutes Not Used: Doyle, O’Neill (GK).
Next Fixture
The Under-18s will hit the road for the first time in the 2025/26 season when they travel to Leeds United on Saturday 23rd August (12pm kick-off).