An early blow for The Rams came right from the start. With just 47 seconds gone Adam Hammill ran down the right and crossed for Danny Ward to put Huddersfield ahead.
The Rams might have pulled level had they took advantage of a move involving Jamie Ward. He intercepted a backpass from Paul Dixon and found Sammon, who after teeing up the shot was thwarted by Ian excellently timed tackled by Clarke.
After twenty minutes Doyle found space, but his cross was easily cleared by the home defence.
Three minutes after the break Huddersfield went close to doubling their lead. Adam Clayton fired a shot in from 30 yards, however Frank Fielding dived down well to make a crucial save.
The introduction of Michael Jacobs after 64 minutes had an immediate impact on the game. His run down the flank and going passed two defenders saw Huddersfield having to take decisive action. Many thought that Derby should have had a penalty as the young winger found himself sandwiched between two home players.
All in all though a very uneventful game that to be perfectly honest, neither side really deserved to win. A short report, because to be quite frank, there is so little to write about!
The Rams now look ahead to the home game on Tuesday night with Charlton. Hopefully Paul Coutts will return, as he was sorely missed in Yorkshire.
Huddersfield - Smithies, Hunt, Lynch, Clarke, Dixon, Hammill (Arfield 86), Southern, Clayton, Norwood, D Ward (Novak 67), Vaughan (Scannell 89). Subs not used- Bennett, Woods, Gerrard, Lee.
Derby - Fielding, Brayford, Keogh, O'Connor, Roberts (Buxton 90), Doyle (Jacobs 64), Bryson, Hendrick, Hughes, J Ward, Sammon (Robinson 79). Subs not used - Legzdins, Gjorkaj, Freeman, Tyson.
Man of the Match - Adam Hammill
Attendance - 15,265 (2,491 Away fans)
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