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Final day triumph as Derby win the league title

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Luke Dingley reports from Kedleston Road

Derby men’s firsts celebrated winning the BUCS midlands tier 2B title on the final day of the league season.

A dominant 4-0 win saw Liam Sutcliffe’s side beat already-relegated Worcester men’s firsts in front of what is thought to be the biggest ever crowd for a University of Derby football match.

Emyr Lloyd and Adam Blair-Park put Derby 2-0 ahead at half-time before stoppage-time goals from Dine Evora and Marimbe extended the home side’s advantage.

Derby now look forward to a challenging season where they will be playing in the BUCS midlands tier 1A.

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