Huddersfield see off Derby to move into the play-off places in the Championship

Huddersfield 2-0 Derby: Duane Holmes and Jordan Rhodes strike in the last 15 minutes to send the Terriers into the top six as Derby’s chances of Championship survival take a hit

• Derby’s Richard Stearman was sent off after three minutes for a studs-up tackle 
• The Rams  managed to keep Huddersfield out for over 70 minutes with 10 men
• However, goals from Duane Holmes and Jordan Rhodes gave the hosts the win
• Huddersfield move into the top six, while Derby sit seven points from safety

By Sam Brookes For Mailonline

Huddersfield moved into the play-off places as they battled to a hard-fought 2-0 win over Derby at the John Smith’s Stadium on Wednesday night.

The visitors got off to a nightmare start when Richard Stearman was sent off inside three minutes for a studs-up tackle on Lewis O’Brien.

Having been reduced to 10 men, Derby held firm for over 70 minutes, but two goals in three minutes from Duane Holmes and Jordan Rhodes saw off Wayne Rooney’s brave Rams.

Duane Holmes put Huddersfield in front with 14 minutes remaining in the match

Jordan Rhodes doubled Huddersfield’s lead just three minutes after Holmes’ opener

Derby defender Richard Stearman was given his marching orders after just three minutes

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