Derbyshire played twenty two matches, all in the County Championship and won two and lost fourteen.
William Taylor wrote "In view of their strong position, Warwickshire, I knew, were hoping to catch an early afternoon train, and, in conversation during the interval, I remarked to their fast bowler, Frank Field: You look like catching your train all right, Frank.
Fred Root who became an international player and played five seasons for Derbyshire made his debut in 1910.
Henry Jelf who retired from the navy played occasional games in this and the following season.
Bertie Corbett, James Handford and Stanley Holden made their debuts and played a few games but only in the 1910 season.