 Porter came on for his home debut in the game, once again replacing Hulse, while the Rams were 3–1 down to United.Manchester United eventually won the match 4–1.After making his first start for the club in their 2–1 defeat to Doncaster Rovers, Porter continued in the starting eleven on 3 March in a game against Swansea City, and his selection paid off by scoring his first two goals for Derby in the 2–2 draw.