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The gap to third-placed Brentford is five points with four games remaining. Derby, meanwhile, remain three points off the play-offs.
Full time: West Brom 2-0 Derby
A first half goal from Grady Diangana was backed up by Dara O'Shea's header, and Derby didn't trouble the Baggies in the slightest.
Louie Sibley was sent off late on for kicking out at O'Shea, but there didn't look to be much in it, and the decision could be overturned on appeal.
That should get overturned on appeal.
RED CARD: Louie Sibley
Derby's disciplinary problems continue as Louie Sibley gets his marching orders for kicking out at Dara O'Shea.
We're about to find out how much stoppage time will be played.
Derby still haven't had a shot on target. West Brom certainly deserve this win.
Derby substitutions
West Brom substitutions
It's been a frustrating day for the forward.
GOAL! West Brom 2-0 Derby (O'Shea)
It's a simple corner from Pereira, and Dara O'Shea runs to the near post and heads past Ben Hamer to double his side's lead.
A lot of questions to be answered defensively, there.
Jason Knight then gets booked for what seemed like dissent.
West Brom are good going forward, but they're also pretty decent defensively - their 4231 setup holding firm as Derby enjoyed a bit of possession just before the break,
Derby substitutions
A double change is on its way from Phillip Cocu.
West Brom substitution
Brilliant defensive work from England's record goalscorer.
Derby eventually clear.
West Brom have started this half as they ended the last; on top.
West Brom substitution
It looks like a clash of knees with Morgan Whittaker caused the injury.
A pause in play now as Diangana receives some treatment.
Derby are lacking the pace to break, and West Brom regain possession.
No changes from either side at the break.
Slaven Bilic, on the other hand, would probably take more of the same. His team are heading top of the league.
Holmes and Austin had efforts on target for their respective teams, but there's just the one goal in it so far.
Half time: West Brom 1-0 Derby
Grady Diangana's goal separates the two sides at the break, despite the wide man looking off side when Kamil Grosicki played him in.
Plenty for both managers to ponder.
Derby substitution
A number of passes conclude with Livermore shooting well wide.
Pereira then wins a corner after showing some good feet, but Derby clear.
Bird is back on.
A break in play now with Max Bird down injured.
The former Hull City man has been at the forefront of things for the hosts so far here.
That pretty much sums up Derby's half so far.
Nice build up play, though.
Baggies boss Slaven Bilic was sent off when these two drew 1-1 at Pride Park earlier this season, too.
West Brom, meanwhile, waste a free kick.
Livermore cuts out a Forsyth pass and Pereira is fed the ball in the area. Derby get back, though, and the midfielder drags his shot wide.
Derby need to stand strong, here. They don't want one goal to run into two.
GOAL! West Brown 1-0 Derby (Diangana)
Diangana is picked out by Grosicki, who plays a defence-splitting pass, and the number 29 slots past the on-rushing Ben Hamer to put his side ahead.
It looked as if Diangana was slightly offside, but there was no flag and we have no VAR, so the goal stands.
The hosts are growing into things, mind. They move the ball out wide well but Grosicki's effort is well over.
A pretty slow start to proceedings here in West Bromwich.
Sibley then crosses and finds Holmes, but the wide man takes too long to shoot and his effort is blocked.
Grosicki fouls Bogle early on.
Kick off!
Kick off is now just moments way.
10 minutes until kick off
It's pretty much a must win for both teams - we'll be underway soon.
The battle for sixth
Tight at the top
The Baggies are just two points ahead of Brentford in third after the Bees' win against Charlton last night, and will be hoping they can open up a five-point gap here.
Derby swap one
Baggies change four
With Ahmed Hegazy suspended and Kieran Gibbs injured, Semi Ajayi and Conor Townsend go into the defence. Jake Livermore also returns to skipper the side, whilst Grady Diangana also goes into the 11.
Rakeem Harper and Filip Krovinovic both drop to the bench.
Derby: team news
Subs: Roos (GK), Jozefzoon, Lowe, Davies, Knight, Buchanan, Whittaker, Brown, Hector-Ingram.
West Brom: team news
Subs: Bond (GK), Furlong, Peltier, Harper, Brunt, Phillips, Krovinovic, Robinson, Robson-Kanu.
Rosenior up for the battle
"We are playing a superb West Bromwich Albion team on Wednesday who have just beaten Hull City 4-2 and look like they are going to be part of that top two, but we are confident in our own ability and the way that we are playing.
“A lot has been said about our form since the turn of the year, so we have to remember that we are a real contender in this league at the moment and we need to have faith in the way that we play.”
Bilic praises Baggies
"The top teams are top not because they have the best XI, but because they have the best squads" he said.
"That is why we are where we are. The guys who have come off the bench have done brilliantly for us this season and won us many points. That’s all part of the plan.
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Derby predicted lineup
West Brom predicted lineup
Derby team news
Krystian Bielik is a long term absentee, whilst Jack Marriott and Andre Wisdom remains sidelined.
West Brom team news
Kieran Gibbs is also expected to miss the game after picking up a knock in the 4-2 win.
County clinging on
Baggies on the brink
Kick-off time
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