The kick-off times for Derby County’s East Midlands derby matches with Nottingham Forest have been brought forward on police advice.


Rather than the initial 3pm kick-off, both matches will now get underway at 1pm.

The Rams will face Forest at Pride Park Stadium on Saturday 15th December, before heading to the City Ground for the reverse fixture on Saturday 23rd February.

The date of the Ipswich game in February 2018 has also been pushed back 24 hours.

Frank Lampard’s side were due to play the Tractor Boys on Tuesday 12th February, but instead will now head to Portman Road on Wednesday 13th February, with the kick-off time still set at 7:45pm.

A full review of Derby’s 2018/19 Sky Bet Championship fixtures can be found here.