On the day league leaders Brighton & Hove Albion secured automatic promotion, Mooy put in a full shift in the draw which leaves the Terriers fourth on the table.

Huddersfield are seven points behind second-placed Newcastle - who lost 3-1 to Ipswichi on Monday - with four games to play, including one in hand.

The Australian put in a dogged display in midfield where Town scored early, before Derby equalised in the 88th minute.

Mooy pushed on after the equaliser and almost set up Nahki Wells for a late winner.

Elsewhere, Jackson Irvine put in a full shift as Burton Albion took a giant step towards safety after a 2-0 win away to Birmingham City, moving four points above the drop zone.

Bailey Wright played a full game as Bristol City claimed an important 1-1 draw away to struggling Blackburn Rovers. City are also four points clear of the drop zone, with Rovers in 22nd.

Massimo Luongo put in a full 90 as QPR lost their fifth successive match, going down 2-1 at home to promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday. QPR are six points above the drop zone.

Mile Jedinak played a full game as Aston Villa lost 3-1 away to Fulham.