The English Football Belt · rivalry
Derby County vs. Sheffield United
8Belt meetings
4Derby wins
3Sheffield Utd wins
4Title changes
Derby County and Sheffield United have met 8 times with the Premier League belt on the line, from December 25, 1894 to April 13, 1974. The belt changed hands in 4 of those games. Derby County lead the belt series 4–3, with 1 tie.
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | Dec 25, 1894 | Derby County beat Sheffield United 4–1 | Title change |
| 258 | Nov 13, 1897 | Sheffield United and Derby County tied 1–1 | Tie · defense |
| 444 | Mar 30, 1903 | Sheffield United beat Derby County 3–2 | Defense |
| 520 | Oct 14, 1905 | Derby County beat Sheffield United 1–0 | Title change |
| 780 | Nov 9, 1912 | Derby County beat Sheffield United 5–1 | Defense |
| 1,339 | Mar 22, 1930 | Sheffield United beat Derby County 2–0 | Title change |
| 1,760 | May 17, 1947 | Sheffield United beat Derby County 2–1 | Defense |
| 2,898 | Apr 13, 1974 | Derby County beat Sheffield United 4–1 | Title change |