Derby County U21 and Aston Villa U21 square off at Pride Park at 8:00 PM Jan 16, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the U21 Premier League 2.

Derby County U21 are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Aston Villa U21 have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Aston Villa U21 lead the rivalry with 4 wins over Derby County U21's 0. Their most recent meeting saw Aston Villa U21 came out on top 1-3.

With so much at stake in the U21 Premier League 2, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.