Derby County return to Sky Bet
League One action on Saturday afternoon when they host Peterborough United at Pride
Park Stadium in their final league fixture for the month of August (3pm kick-off).
In the lead-up to the game getting underway, dcfc.co.uk has brought together all the key information you need to know…
Team News
Interim Manager Liam Rosenior
has some selection issues following Derby’s impressive showing in the 1-0
victory over Championship side West Bromwich Albion at Pride Park Stadium on Tuesday.
Goalscorer Louie Sibley is knocking on the door to start while there were
several other positive showings to give Rosenior food for thought when it comes
to naming his side.
Captain Curtis Davies remains out of action after injuring his quad muscle in training earlier this month. The 37-year-old centre-back has missed the side's last four matches as a result and is working with Derby's medical team in order to return to fitness.
Central defender James Chester is making good progress after missing all of Derby's matches so far this season due to an achilles issue. The defender featured twice during pre-season following his arrival from Stoke City in July but is yet to make a competitive appearance for the Rams.
Goalkeeper Joseph Anang, who joined the club from West Ham United on a season-long loan deal earlier this month, picked up an arm injury in training last week and is set to miss the next six weeks.
Winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing missed the midweek Carabao Cup meeting against West Bromwich Albion owing to personal reasons and could return to the squad.
Manager Views
Interim Manager Liam Rosenior sat down with RamsTV
in the lead-up to Saturday's game and he wants his side to keep their strong home form going after picking up two league wins from their opening two matches on home turf in League One.
He said: "This is a massive and huge test for us. It will be another great benchmark and they’ve started the season really well. I know Grant McCann well as we were in digs together as young players at West Ham United. It is great to see him doing so well in his managerial career and we know they have real attacking qualities. We know about Jack Marriott and his qualities, Jonson Clarke-Harris is a very good player at this level and Joe Ward is someone I know from my time at Brighton too. We know their strengths and I am sure they will know ours too. It will be a difficult game and ultimately it will be about who performs best on the day. If we perform to the same level that we have been, it will give us a real good chance of winning the game and we must be confident going into it. You shouldn’t go into any football match with fear, you should go out looking to enjoy what you are doing and be on the front foot and aggressive."
From The Dressing Room
On-loan Everton forward Lewis Dobbin caught up with RamsTV ahead of Saturday's League One fixture to offer his assessment on Derby's start to the 2022/23 season and the early stages of his loan spell from the Toffees.
He said: "We’re not given any set goals; we’re just told to show what we’re capable of and earn a spot when you go back to Everton. That’s the aim and I just want to improve, learn and gain experience. I couldn’t have asked for a better bunch of lads here. They’ve made me feel so welcome and there’s a real family feel to it, so I’m already comfortable and ready to win games. It’s been a bit of a surprise how quickly I’ve felt part of the squad and that’s really good."
Match Officials
Robert Madden has been
appointed as the Match Referee for Saturday's game.
Madden is in his first season in English football after making the switch from Scotland.
He will be assisted by Kevin Morris and Lee Freeman on the lines, whilst Steve Durnall has been appointed as the fourth official.
Ticket Information
There's still time to secure your seat for Saturday's game at Pride Park Stadium - but don't leave it until the last minute!
Ticket Prices
Behind Goal
£5 - Child (Age 6-12)
£10 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£15 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£20 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£15 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
Corner
£6 - Child (Age 6-12)
£12 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£18 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£24 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£18 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
Sideline
£7 - Child (Age 6-12)
£14 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£21 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£28 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£21 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
Please Note: Proof of age may be requested on entry for age-related concession tickets. Infants, Children and Juniors aged 2-15 must be accompanied by an individual aged 18+/Parent/Guardian. Disabled Supporters’ information is available by Clicking Here.
Off Sale Dates
Tickets will go off sale ONLINE two hours prior to kick off
Tickets will go off sale via TELEPHONE one hour prior to kick off
Tickets will go off sale IN-PERSON 15 minutes after kick off
How To Buy
Online (Subject to £1 per ticket Booking Fee and available up to
TWO hours before kick-off)
Visit dcfc.co.uk and click ‘TICKETS’ then, under the ‘TICKETS’ section, click ‘HOME TICKETS’.
Use your Fan ID and password to log into the system. If there’s an issue, click the ‘forgot password’ link on the login page. If the issue persists, email Ticket.Office@dcfc.co.uk.
Phone (Subject to £1 per ticket Booking Fee and available up
to ONE hour before kick-off)
Call 0871 472 1884 * between 10am-4pm on Monday-Saturday and select Option 1. Ensure your contact details are readily available including Fan ID, Full Name, Full Address and Date of Birth.
Tickets can either be posted up to 72 hours before matchday and are subject to £1.50 per Transaction Postage Fee or can collected from the Ticket Office, presented by Seat Geek, which is open 10am-4pm from Monday to Sunday and at least THREE hours before kick-off and up to half-time on home matchdays.
* 0871 numbers are charged at 13p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.
In Person (No Booking Fee)
The Ticket Office, presented by Seat Geek, is open from 10am-4pm between Monday and Saturday and at least THREE hours before kick-off and up to half-time on home matchdays.
For all other ticket-related enquiries, please contact: Ticket.Office@dcfc.co.uk.
Matchday Programme
The Ram is back for its third league edition of the 2022/23 season at the weekend.
And what better way to savour the spine-tingling atmosphere once again than with a treasured copy of ‘The Ram’ in hand?
The club has teamed up with Ignition Publications to bring the programme back for the first time since the 2019/20 season and there is no more fitting accompaniment to a matchday than The Ram, which is packed with exclusive interviews, content, statistics and insight.
The A5-size 52-page perfect-bound editions will be available to purchase around the ground for £3, but you can also reserve every league edition from the campaign via a seasonal subscription with Ignition Publications, with details available below.
The third edition of the season features an exclusive interview with central defender Richard Stearman, who discusses why he was so keen to remain at the club this summer and his desire to play a key role both on and off the pitch.
This weekend's edition of The Ram includes:
* Richard Stearman exclusive interview
* Interim Manager Liam Rosenior's latest column reviewing Derby's start to the season
* Captain's verdict from Curtis Davies, who provides an update on his fitness
* The latest look at some of the most memorable moments in the first 25 years of Pride Park Stadium
* A view from the press bench in the form of Derby Telegraph’s Leigh Curtis
* The latest news from the Derby County Academy, including the Under-21s and Under-18s
* A quick round-up of the latest Club and Ticketing news
* A focus on the latest from Derby County Community Trust
* A round-up of the latest Derby County Women news following the start of their new campaign
* An in-depth look at the threat Peterborough United will pose the Rams
Order Your Copy Of The Ram
You can pre-order your copy of The Ram, or subscribe for the season, from the club’s official publishing partners Ignition Sports Media by visiting ignitionsportsmedia.com/products/derby-county-full-season-subscription-2022-23.
The package covers all 23 of Derby’s home League One fixtures, starting this weekend, but subscribers will only pay for 22 editions meaning this is the cheapest way of staying up to date with your beloved club if you can’t make every game.
The treasured issues will be produced to a schedule that allows for a first-class mail out on the Friday before a weekend fixture, with midweek editions despatched on the day of the game, but this is not a pre-event delivery service.
The price to reserve this collection of memorabilia is £115, including post and packaging, or you can spread the cost by signing up to a half-season subscription for £64 until 2023 for the first 12 games.
Subscriptions do not include any additional domestic cup or play-off matches, which must be purchased separately.
* Please note that this subscription is not for supporters Overseas, but an Overseas Bundle is available for all editions for 2022/23 which will be despatched by international tracked courier on two occasions during the season.
Broadcast Information
Domestic Streaming
Saturday’s match is NOT available for live domestic streaming under the EFL’s streaming rights.
The domestic market comprises United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.
International Streaming
All League One matches may be streamed outside of the domestic market irrespective of whether they have been selected for broadcast.
This means that they will be available both on a Match-by-Match basis and for monthly subscribers.
To buy the match as a Match-by-Match fixture, for £10 per match, or to subscribe to RamsTV on a monthly basis for £19.99 per month, click here.
Audio Commentary
Live audio commentary, provided by BBC Radio Derby, is available online ONLY on dcfc.co.uk.
A monthly audio subscription pass is available for £5 per month and purchases can be made by clicking here.