The Hammers’ impressive away record suffered another blow as they rounded off 2011 with a disappointing result.
All of the goals came in the first half and despite being the better side, the Hammers were unable to break the Rams down.
19 year-old Callum Ball gave the hosts the lead after firing past Rob Green with only two minutes on the clock.
With only ten minutes gone Paul Green headed past Hammers ‘keeper Rob Green to compound a poor start for the Hammers.
Frank Nouble pulled one back just before half-time but the Hammers were unable to find the equaliser they so desperately wanted.