1952–53 Derby County F.C. season

During the 1952–53 season Derby County competed in the Football League First Division where they finished in 22nd position with 32 points and were relegated to the Second Division along with Stoke City whom Derby beat 2–1 in the penultimate match of the season sending Stoke down.

First Division
Key: P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GA = Goal average; Pts = Points