Derby County 1-0 Coventry City

Derby County have taken maximum points from their fourth consecutive home game, beating Coventry City 1-0 at Pride Park this afternoon.

Rams forward Jamie Ward went closest for the home side in the first half with several attempts on goal. However, the former Sheffield United man couldn't find the back of the net, allowing the visitors to hold on to their clean sheet at the break.

Striker Callum Ball broke the deadlock for the home side with 15 minutes remaining on the clock, sweeping Craig Bryson's assist beyond Coventry keeper Joe Murphy from close range.