Derby County's 2024 gets off to an exciting start as they welcome top-six rivals Peterborough United to Pride Park Stadium on New Year's Day (3pm kick-off).
The Rams closed out 2023 with a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Oxford United last time out and will be hoping the new year can bring similar fortunes against the Posh.
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
Midfielder Korey Smith (knee) and striker Conor Washington (ankle) remain out of action as they continue to recover from the injuries they sustained in November. Smith is due to return to training next week but Washington will remain out of action for the longer term.
Striker Martyn Waghorn (calf) will miss out once again but is set to return to training next week.
Long-term absentees Jake Rooney (knee) and Elliot Embleton (quad) remain ruled out of action.
Pre-Match Thoughts
Head Coach Paul Warne spoke to RamsTV following the dramatic comeback victory at Oxford United on Friday to preview the New Year's Day Clash with the Posh.
He said: "I think Peterborough are the best team in the league, currently. Their wide players cause problems for teams and they create loads of chances.
"They are really strong in a lot of departments and for us to beat them, we'll have to be at our best and hopefully we will be. I am sure it will be a game that people enjoy."
Defender Eiran Cashin spoke to RamsTV and reflected on scoring the winner at Oxford last time out and previewed the return to Pride Park Stadium to start 2024.
He said: "We can't get complacent. We need to keep our standards high in training, in the warm-ups and just doing everything right off the pitch to ensure we have the best chance."
Ticket Information
There's still time to secure your ticket for our first game of 2024!
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.
Tickets are limited to one ticket per Fan ID and are non-refundable.
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 £2 per Transaction Postage Fee or can collected from the Ticket Office, presented by Seat Geek, which is open 10am-4pm from Monday to Saturday 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.
Matchday Programme
There is no more fitting accompaniment to a matchday than the club’s official programme.
The universally adored ‘The Ram’ is back once again to track Paul Warne’s side’s progress throughout the campaign.
Rammed with exclusive content and features, including insights from both Head Coach Warne and the dressing room, in-depth player interviews, opposition analysis, Derby County Women, an Academy round-up and historical dives, issues will be available for sale around the stadium - as always - with all sellers armed with contactless payments units.
If you can’t make every matchday this season though you can still make sure you keep your treasured collection up to date with a full season subscription.
This edition features:
* Exclusive interview with midfielder Max Bird
* Head Coach Paul Warne's exclusive pre-match thoughts
* A closer look at Peterborough United and the test they'll pose
* A review of Derby County Women captain Amy Sims
* A review of the latest Academy news from Moor Farm
* A round-up of the news from Derby County Community Trust
* A chance to test your knowledge with The Ram's Matchday Quiz
* And much, much more!
The treasured A5-size 52-page perfect-bound 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.
Order your copy by clicking here or pick up The Ram in-and-around Pride Park Stadium ahead of kick-off
Match Officials
Ross Joyce will take charge of the first game of 2024 for the Rams and will be assisted by Steven Plane and Christopher Ward. Scott Jackson is the Fourth Official for the match.
Joyce has been the man in the middle on 20 occasions this season but New Year's Day will mark for the first of the campaign in a Derby game.
He's distributed 83 yellow cards, two straight reds and awarded two penalties. One of the sending's off came in Peterborough United's game away at Bolton Wanderers back in September when he sent Bolton's Gethin Jones off for serious foul play.
RamsTV Details
Domestic Streaming
This match is NOT available for live domestic streaming under the EFL’s streaming rights for the 2023/24 season.
The domestic market comprises United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.
International Streaming
All Sky Bet 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.