Derby County's latest Sky Bet Championship fixture will see them make the long journey south to take on AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon (3pm kick-off).
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Cocu's side have picked up back-to-back 1-1 draws against Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City, but will be looking to build on those results as they seek a second away victory of the campaign following the impressive 1-0 win at Norwich City earlier this month.
dcfc.co.uk has gathered all the information you will need to know ahead of the encounter with the Cherries.
RAMSTV STREAMING INFORMATION…
Supporters can watch all the action unfold on Saturday afternoon live, from the comfort of their own home, on RamsTV.
The game will be available to watch LIVE in the United Kingdom, and internationally, on RamsTV via dcfc.co.uk or through the Official Derby County App, which is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
SEASON TICKET HOLDERS PLEASE NOTE: Under EFL guidelines, away weekend matches are not included in the offer to Season Ticket Holders to watch live matches on RamsTV whilst access to stadiums is restricted.
Streaming passes for a one-off pay-per-view are available at the following prices, which are by the EFL:
£10 - United Kingdom
£5 - Overseas
Supporters can buy their pay-per-view access to the game by clicking here.
Here’s all the details you need to know about RamsTV streaming ahead of the game:
I Am A Season Ticket Holder – Why Can’t I Watch The Game On RamsTV?
As stated above, the EFL have confirmed that for the 2020/21 season away weekend matches are not included in the offer to Season Ticket Holders to watch live matches on RamsTV whilst access to stadiums is restricted.
How To Buy Pay Per View Access - I Have A Website Account
Supporters that have watched live match coverage on RamsTV previously and wish to buy pay-per-view access need to login to their account on dcfc.co.uk to purchase the AFC Bournemouth fixture, which is available in both the United Kingdom and Overseas.
Please click here if you have forgotten your password.
How To Buy Pay Per View Access - I Don’t Have A Website Account
If you are an existing supporter without a website account, you will need your 8-digit Fan ID, Name, Address, Postcode and a valid email address not already registered with an account.
Please click here to create an account with dcfc.co.uk. Once an account is created, you will be able to purchase pay-per-view access for the AFC Bournemouth match, which is available in both the United Kingdom and Overseas, on dcfc.co.uk.
I Am An Overseas Subscriber - Can I Watch The Game?
Overseas RamsTV subscribers that have purchased a monthly subscription package for the 2020/21 season can watch this match as a normal by logging into their account registered with dcfc.co.uk.
Is There Anything I Need To Ensure I Do Ahead Of Watching The Game?
Supporters watching on RamsTV are advised to ensure their current details are registered with dcfc.co.uk.
Content will be available from earlier in the day before the RamsTV Matchday Live show begins at 2:30pm, to provide fans with comprehensive and unrivalled coverage.
In addition, please ensure the following:
* You know your Derby County 8-digit Fan ID
* Your account details with dcfc.co.uk are up to date
* You know your email address registered with dcfc.co.uk
* You know your account password registered with dcfc.co.uk
* You have redeemed your RamsTV voucher code
* You are logged into your account well in advance of kick-off to avoid potential matchday streaming issues
* You are logged in as early as possible so support queries can be resolved in good time before kick-off. Last minute queries may result in missing the start of the match
What Can I Expect From The RamsTV Matchday Live Show?
The RamsTV Matchday Live show, amongst other things, includes the following:
* Full match streamed LIVE and in HD
* A multi-camera mix covering all the action
* Instant and multi-angle replays
* Full match commentary with expert analysis
* Match graphics
* A full 30-minute pre-match show with interviews, exclusive features, and lively studio discussion
* Expert half-time and post-match analysis
I Am A Monthly Subscriber For Audio Commentary – Can I Listen To The Game?
Worldwide monthly subscribers for access to live audio commentary, provided by BBC Radio Derby, will be able to listen to the game as normal.
Audio commentary subscriptions can be purchased by clicking here.
Got A Question?
Head over to dcfc.co.uk's FAQs relating to RamsTV live streams, by clicking here.
For any additional queries relating to login and account creation on dcfc.co.uk, please email website@dcfc.co.uk.
RAMSTV ACCOUNT QUESTIONS…
For any queries relating to login and account creation on dcfc.co.uk, please email website@dcfc.co.uk.
OTHER RAMSTV INFORMATION…
Listen Live
Audio commentary is available worldwide, as normal, as part of the £5 per month subscription package which can be purchased here.
Highlights
Match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship fixture will be available on RamsTV from 1am on Sunday.
Full Match Replay
RamsTV subscribers based outside the UK and Republic of Ireland will be able to watch the entire game from 1am on Sunday as part of their £12.50 per month subscription which can be purchased here.
Warm-Up + Added Time
RamsTV’s regular Facebook Live shows, presented by Owen Bradley, will be shown as normal ahead of the game.
The Warm-Up will begin on Derby County’s Facebook page on Saturday afternoon to preview the game, while Added Time will go live on Facebook shortly after the final whistle to review the match and provide post-game analysis.
TEAM NEWS…
Skipper Wayne Rooney is set to return to the matchday squad this weekend after missing the side’s last three games.
Rooney was forced to self-isolate for a period after encountering an individual that had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month.
He resumed training on Friday and is expected to make the squad against the Cherries.
Winger Kamil Jozwiak was injured in the closing stages of the 1-1 draw at home to Cardiff City on Wednesday evening and had to be carried off the pitch at the final whistle.
The 22-year-old will miss the clash against Bournemouth, but he could return to the squad for next Wednesday’s home match against Queens Park Rangers with the injury not as bad as first feared.
Goalkeeper David Marshall missed the draw against Cardiff with a minor injury, while defender Lee Buchanan was withdrawn in the second half of the game with a tight hamstring.
Both players, however, trained as normal on Friday and are expected to be available for selection.
Polish midfielder Krystian Bielik could be in the squad to face Bournemouth after almost ten months out with a long-term knee injury.
Bielik played 65 minutes for Derby’s Under-23s last week after resuming full training last month.
Former Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe, who has not played a first-team game in over a year, is still building up his sharpness after joining Derby in September and will not feature against his old club.
PRE-MATCH THOUGHTS…
Speaking to RamsTV ahead of Saturday's game, Derby manager Phillip Cocu said: "Bournemouth have had a good start and they are a good team.
“I think they have a solid organisation, but also on top of the team performance they have a lot of individual qualities within the team who can make a difference.
“The goal for us is to try and get those players out of the game to avoid them from making a difference, as well as finding the gaps in their organisation to be creative. In that way, we have to continue like we did against Cardiff.”
More pre-match comments from Cocu and defender Matt Clarke can be found across dcfc.co.uk and also on RamsTV.
GOAL LINE TECHNOLOGY…
Goal line technology is, once again, being used at all Sky Bet Championship matches during the 2020/21 season.
The system was introduced for the start of the 2017/18 campaign and is now entering its fourth full season in the division.
WHO’S THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Rob Jones will take charge of Saturday afternoon's game against the Cherries.
Jones has taken charge of two matches in the 2020/21 campaign to date, one in the Championship and one in the Carabao Cup, producing two yellow cards across the games.
His last Derby fixture was the 4-0 home win over Stoke City in January of this year, while he also oversaw Derby's 1-0 Carabao Cup First Round victory at Scunthorpe United last season.
Jones will be assisted by Darren Cann and Mark Scholes on the lines, whilst Will Finnie has been appointed as the fourth official.
STAY AT HOME…
Derby County is continuing to urge supporters to stay away from stadiums when matches are played, with the UK Government advice remaining the same relating to playing behind-closed-doors at this time in the 2020/21 season.
Matches are still being played behind-closed-doors with the safety of supporters, club personnel and the frontline services remaining the principle priority at this time.
Consequently, supporters will not be permitted entry to any area of the stadium and extra security measures around the immediate area including car parks will be in place when staging matches.
Supporters are also urged to maintain social distancing guidelines and avoid congregating outside stadiums or gathering to watch matches, as part of a new campaign message: ‘When we play, please stay away’ ahead of all EFL matches.
The club and the Derbyshire Constabulary are united in one message to fans - support the Rams and 'Watch From Home'.