Lars-Jørgen Salvesen delivered a standout performance, helping Derby secure a 2-1 victory over Hull City at Pride Park. The Norwegian forward capitalized on a mistake by goalkeeper Ivor Pandur to score his first goal of the season, sealing Derby's fourth consecutive win. Carlton Morris had initially put Derby ahead with a header in the first half, but Hull equalized through Joel Ndala early in the second half.

The match kicked off under torrential rain, leading to an error by Derby's Bobby Clarke, which allowed Matt Crooks to strike the crossbar. In the 26th minute, Derby missed a golden opportunity when Patrick Agyemang failed to score, but from the resulting corner, Morris headed home to open the scoring.

Despite Hull starting the second half with more aggression, Derby regained their lead in the 83rd minute following a significant error by Pandur. The goalkeeper hesitated in clearing the ball, enabling Andy Weimann to dispossess him, and Salvesen slotted the ball into the empty net.

Post-match, Derby manager John Eustace praised his team's effort and collective spirit, while Hull's coach, Sergej Jakirović, expressed disappointment over the loss but highlighted his team's strong second-half performance.

Analysis: Derby showcased a strong team dynamic and resilience in overcoming challenges, whereas Hull will need to focus on defensive stability to avoid similar mistakes in the future.