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Derby County 3-1 Hull City: Rams win to re-ignite hopes of Championship survival

Derby County re-ignited their hopes of pulling off a remarkable escape from Championship relegation as they beat Hull City at home.

A Craig Forsyth header, Tom Lawrence pouncing on a rebound and Festy Ebosele firing a half-volley across goal put them into a 3-0 lead just after half-time before Forsyth deflected into his own net to give Hull hope of a comeback.

But the Tigers were unable to claw back any more of the deficit in the remaining 25 minutes with Sean McLoughlin hitting the side-netting in stoppage time.

Derby closed out the game to move within four points of 21st-placed Reading, the side just outside the drop zone, with their first victory in four games.