Derby County’s Under 18s extended their unbeaten run to four games on Saturday afternoon after grinding out a deserved 1-0 victory over Stoke City.

A single goal over the 90-minute period, courtesy of Jahvan Davidson-Miller from the penalty spot in the first-half, was enough for the Rams to secure all three points in their latest Premier League North encounter.In a game of very few chances, it was the visitors who began the contest brightest, producing an effort on goal with just three minutes on the clock. It proved to be nothing more than routine, though, for Joe Fryatt who mopped up the ball comfortably.On 12 minutes, it was once again Stoke who were knocking on Derby’s door and this time it was through Stoke forward Jordan Greenidge – however, another shot-stop from Fryatt kept the Potters at bay.Despite Stoke’s early chances, the progression of the game saw Derby’s time on the ball gradually increase and in the 22nd minute, Cameron Cresswell almost put his side ahead after Jayden Mitchell-Lawson cut the ball back from the right side.With both defences soaking up the attacking pressure from either side’s front line, chances came at a premium until the Rams were handed a golden opportunity to take the lead after Jayden Bogle was brought down in the box and was awarded a penalty.It was the in-form Davidson-Miller who stepped up almost immediately and he confidently sent Mate Deczki in the opposite direction to record his eighth goal of the season.In the second half, the game picked up where it left off with neither side able to create anything of real meaning inside the final third.It wasn’t until the 66th minute that a clear-cut opportunity was presented but when it did arrive, it was in the hosts’ favour after Max Bird sent the ball flying up the field.A sharp interchange between Luke Thomas, on as a substitute, and Mitchell-Lawson saw the latter once again look to implement a dangerous cut back – however, Adam Davie reaction was delayed and he miscued his shot to send it far wide from close range.On 77 minutes, the Rams were in on goal again, this time through Thomas, however he was unable to capitalise on a one-on-one situation despite being presented two separate opportunities thanks to a ‘keeper deflection.In the 86th minute, Stoke were presented a golden opportunity to level the honours after Venancio De Silva Monreria capitalised on a defensive area inside Derby’s area – however, he could only find the post with his last minute effort.Despite their best efforts, the Potters were unable to find any joy in front of goal after a fine and assured performance from Justin Walker’s and Rory Delap’s Rams, saw them record back-to-back wins for the second time this campaign and a third victory in four league outings.Fryatt, Bogle, Mills, Bird, Bateman (C), Rashid, Davidson-Miller, Edwards, Davie, Mitchell-Lawson, CresswellWise, Trialist, Whittaker, C. Thomas, L. ThomasDeczki, Cherdieu, Karamoko, Balde, Read, Da Silva (C), Sorenson, Greenidge, Twyford, De Silva MonreriaButler, Allen, Wara, Elewa-Ikpakwu, KadubaTweets by @ dcfcofficial