Brewers handed Rams defeat

Derby continued their preparations for life outside the top flight with a 2-0 win over their Blue Square Premier neighbours Burton Albion.

The Rams were comfortable winners in their second warm-up match of the summer, with Stephen Pearson putting them ahead after 17 minutes before Nathan Ellington sealed the win just before the break.

Meanwhile, Paul Sturrock's Plymouth drew 1-1 with Blue Square South outfit Weston-Super-Mare and Morecambe recorded a 1-0 away win over Blue Square North's Burscough.