But the Rams got it together in the relegation run in to rack up the wins needed to remain out of the bottom three.
It will increase the optimism of a good 25/26 season ahead.
But not matter what, Derby can count on the support of the fans who turned out in fine numbers this season.
Around the league more than 11m fans took in games this season. So how did Derby’s crowds compare to the rest of the Championship? Here we have the answers courtesy of the transfermarkt.co.uk website.
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5. Coventry City
27,647 Photo: Getty Images

6. Sheffield Wednesday
26,560 Photo: Getty Images

7. Norwich City
26,316 Photo: Getty Images

8. Middlesbrough
25,416 Photo: Getty Images
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