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Pick of the stats: West Ham United v Derby County

Here are the key stats for West Ham United v Derby County.

Pick of the stats: West Ham United v Derby County

West Ham United and Derby County secured their first victories of the season in midweek, setting the stage for their upcoming meeting at London Stadium on Saturday. West Ham's triumph came against relegated side Wolves, while Derby County triumphed over Portsmouth, both rising into the midtable of the Championship. This will be the first league matchup between West Ham and Derby since the Rams claimed a 2-1 victory in December 2011.

The Hammers have only suffered one loss in their last 16 home league games against Derby, a 1-2 defeat in January 2005 under manager Alan Pardew. West Ham have triumphed in four of their last six home league encounters against Derby, more than their previous 20 clashes combined (3 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses). Derby County, however, have been winless in all 12 of their Championship matches versus sides relegated from the Premier League the previous season, losing four in a row.

West Ham's young talent Divine Mukasa has been instrumental, directly involved in seven goals in 12 Championship starts, with four more assists than any other teenager in the current season.

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