3/1 To Win
Derby County hit the road for a second time in a week on Saturday, when they make the long trip down south to face Bristol City.
The Rams will be looking to build on their run of three wins from four Sky Bet Championship outings and ahead of the match, dcfc.co.uk has pulled together all the key information you are going to need to know…
WHAT’S THE LATEST TEAM NEWS?
Gary Rowett confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Curtis Davies and Marcus Olsson ‘should be ok’ to feature in Derby County’s clash with Bristol City this weekend.
The duo were rested in midweek for the Rams’ Carabao Cup Second Round meeting with Barnsley after sustaining minor injuries in the 5-0 win over Hull City last Friday.
Both Davies and Olsson completed a light training session on Wednesday and it was hoped that the pair would return to full training on Friday ahead of the match.
On top of that, Rowett, the Derby manager, says he has no new injury concerns.
He was asked about George Thorne and whilst he is still building up his match fitness, Rowett confirmed that the midfielder ‘is fit’ should he call upon him for the trip to Ashton Gate.
Look out for a full team news update later on today on. RamsTV.
WHAT DID THE BOSS HAVE TO SAY?
Speaking to RamsTV ahead of the trip to Ashton Gate, Gary Rowett said: “We went into that game off the back of a defeat and there was an extra motivation and zip about us.
“We finished off those chances that we hadn’t been finishing off in previous games in terms of opportunities and I thought we were very strong all around.
“It was a fabulous evening to be part of and they are the evenings the fans, the players and the staff live for and love.
“Of course, as a manager, you’re always thinking about the next one. I have said it already, but it was one good performance and my thought process is purely about how we can replicate it.
“In every game, we have got to find that feeling of needing to do better and needing to react to disappointment and transfer it into having that even we are elated and are playing good football.
“We need to have that desire, that drive and that extra five-yards in the way we close people down and move the ball.
“That’s a challenge that not only we face, but every team in the Championship. We have seen it before. Just look at Hull – they won 4-0 before the international break and then lost 5-0 after it.
“We know that can happen and finding that consistency is now the key at this stage. We go to Bristol and we need to show a different kind of resilience in some ways, certainly different to what we showed at Sheffield United.
“We have got to make sure that we don’t concede poor goals and give the opportunities a massive help, but we have got to show that exciting quality that we know we have got.”
WHO IS THE PLAYER TO WATCH?
Academy graduate Bobby Reid is enjoying his most fruitful spell in front of goal since breaking into Bristol City on a regular basis during the 2015/16 season.
The 24-year-old has already bagged six goals this term – the same amount that he notched over his last two years at Ashton Gate and that statistic alone suggests he is taking the 2017/18 season by the scruff of the neck for the Robins.
The midfielder originally made his Bristol City debut at the end of the 2010/11 campaign, but after gaining further first team experience with Cheltenham, Oldham Athletic ad Plymouth Argyle on three occasions he has been a consistent figure for his hometown club.
Last season Reid stood out for Bristol as he created a total of 23 chances whilst maintaining a 77% passing accuracy average and the midfielder appears to be just picking up where he left off so far this season.
HOW YOU CAN SECURE YOUR SEAT?
Supporters have until 5pm today to buy their tickets for this weekend's Sky Bet Championship clash with Bristol City.
Derby will make the journey to Ashton Gate tomorrow, kick-off: 3pm.
Pay on the day has NOT been made available and Rams supporters wishing to make the trip will have to purchase their ticket in advance of Saturday.
Adults £32
Senior Citizens (65+) £29
Under 25s £29
Under 22s £26
Under 19s * £15
Under 12s * £10
* All children aged Under 13 must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or above.
Derby have been given an initial allocation of 2,048 seats for the game.
Supporters can buy their tickets from the Ticket Office at Pride Park Stadium, by calling 0871 472 1884 (option 1) or online right here on dcfc.co.uk.
To become an Away Membership Holder for the 2017/18 campaign and ensure you’re in line to purchase away tickets first, visit: dcfc.co.uk/toptix/memberships.
* Calls cost 13p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge.
WHAT HAPPENED THE LAST TIME WE MET?
BRISTOL CITY 1-1 DERBY COUNTY
Saturday 17th September 2016
Derby County were dealt a late blow almost a year to the day when they last visited Ashton Gate as Bristol City struck in the 94th minute to rescue a point.
Ikechi Anya scored his first goal for the Rams on the cusp of half time after taking advantage some sloppy defending for the visitors, but the second half was one of frustration from the visitors.
James Wilson, Matej Vydra and Darren Bent all had good opportunities to add to the scoreline, but after not taking them, they were dealt the harshest punishment as the Robins made their late pressure count to nick a draw as Aaron Wilbraham converted a left-wing cross from close range.
Bristol City: Fielding, Little, Flint, Magnusson, Ekstrand (Freeman, 46), Bryan (Golbourne, 30), Pack (Wilbraham, 71), Reid, Tomlin, Paterson, Abraham
Substitutes not used: O'Donnell, Golbourne, Moore, Brownhill, Engvall
Derby County: Carson, Christie, Keogh (C), Pearce, Olsson; Butterfield (Ince, 76), Bryson, Hughes, Anya (Weimann, 59); Vydra, Wilson (Bent, 59)
Substitutes not used: Mitchell, Baird, Johnson, Blackman
Attendance: 19,451 (1,525 away supporters)
WHO ARE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?
Top English referee Martin Atkinson has been appointed to take charge of Derby County’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Bristol City this Saturday.
Atkinson has officiated just two games so far this season – both coming in the Premier League – and has produced five yellow and one red card in those matches.
Over the last few years, the 46-year-old official has predominantly refereed in the top-flight, but has also been the man making the decisions in a number of high-profile competitions, at both club and international level, such as the Champions League, European Championships and World Cup.
His last Derby game came way back in August 2009, when he officiated the Rams’ 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Atkinson will be assisted by Peter Kirkup and Tim Wood on the lines, whilst Chris Kavanagh has been appointed as the fourth official.
HOW CAN I FOLLOW THE ACTION?
Due to Carabao Cup rights in midweek, RamsTV were not be able to stream the match against Barnsley live, but supporters based outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland will, once again, be able to watch every kick from Bramall Lane LIVE this weekend!
Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from our #BCFCvDCFC Matchday Live production:
FRIDAY
- The Bristol City Preview Show (6pm) Host Jack Woodward is joined in the RamsTV studio by former Rams defenders Marc Edworthy and Shane Nicholson to look ahead to the weekend’s trip to Ashton Gate to face Lee Johnson’s Bristol City.
- The Pre-Match Press Conference (3pm) – You have seen our interviews, but what was said to the outside media? You can find out by watching Gary Rowett and Curtis Davies pre-match press conference, in full, only on RamsTV!
SATURDAY
- Our ‘Matchday Live’ production will begin with a pre-match show at 2:15pm ahead of the 3pm kick-off in Bristol.
- Former Derby defenders Michael Johnson and Marc Edworthy join host Colin Gibson as a live studio guests to give their final thoughts on the game ahead and team news coming out of Ashton Gate.
- Matchday Live will be the only place supporters will be able to catch the final pre-match interview with Gary Rowett ahead of kick-off.
- If you are based in the UK and Republic of Ireland you will be able to listen to live audio commentary from BBC Radio Derby, whilst subscribers based within the UK will be able to watch every kick of the action – with Jack Woodward and Shane Nicholson providing commentary.
SUNDAY
- Match Highlights and the full Matchday Live show will be available to view for supporters in the UK the day after each first-team fixture on 12pm across dcfc.co.uk and RamsTV.
MONDAY
- The Bristol City Review Show (6pm) Colin Gibson will be joined by Rams striker Darren Bent and Roy McFarland in the RamsTV studio to analyse the trip to Ashton Gate and look forward to next Saturday’s return to Pride Park Stadium to face Birmingham City.
The RamsTV streaming service is available to all supporters who register on dcfc.co.uk.
To access the full RamsTV streaming service will cost the following:
First-Team Match Streaming (outside UK) - £110 annual subscription or £12.50 per month
First-Team Audio Commentary (worldwide) - £45 annual subscription or £5 per month
A link to packages can be found here.
The two premium services are in addition to the regular pre-match and post-match interviews on RamsTV.
Supporters will also be able to follow all of the action, as usual, across our social media channels.
We will be providing behind the scenes content across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, where we will also provide a blow-by-blow account of proceedings at Ashton Gate.
