3/1 To Win
Derby County will look to cap off a tough week with three consecutive wins when they travel to Riverside Stadium to face Middlesbrough on Saturday, kick-off: 12.30pm.
Frank Lampard’s side have put on two impressive displays following the international break to earn victories over Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion. Their next test is Tony Pulis’ second-placed side and here, dcfc.co.uk have gathered all the information you need ahead of the clash.
TEAM NEWS…
There are no fresh injury concerns for Lampard, however the game will come too soon for Craig Bryson and George Evans who are both dealing with small issues.
Joe Ledley remains out of contention following a minor procedure as does Marcus Olsson.
WHAT THE BOSS HAD TO SAY…
Speaking to RamsTV, Lampard said: “I can name the players and know the attacking players they have and also defensively they are very strong. You know what to expect with a Tony Pulis team. Middlesbrough are very solid at the back, generally with five at the back, but normally they negate your opportunities to create and score.
“We are aware of it, but I am focused on us. Hopefully we can bring a similar threat that we took to West Brom, create chances and if we get 20 shots again then we have a great chance of scoring goals and we will try and take that to Middlesbrough. We will go there and try and win the game.”
He added: “It’s more how we approach it because it’s two great wins and we need to carry that through. If we are going to be successful this season, it means the mentality and the focus throughout the squad has to be good so it’s important to keep our heads straight and speak after Middlesbrough.”
HOW CAN I SECURE MY SEAT…
Middlesbrough have confirmed pay on the day ticket details.
There is no price increase for Derby County supporters tomorrow, but supporters are advised that it is cash only at the turnstiles.
Supporters can purchase their tickets from 10.30am at the away Ticket Office.
Here are the prices:
Adults: £30
Seniors (65+): £20
Under 18s (2-17)*: £17
*Supporters aged 13 and below must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or above
THE LAST MEETING…
Derby County 1-2 Middlesbrough
Saturday 21st April 2018
David Nugent’s injury time penalty pulled a goal back for the Rams but goals either side of the break from Mo Besic and Britt Assombalonga sealed the three points for Boro at Pride Park Stadium in the closing stages of last season.
Besic, on loan from Everton, opened the scoring in the 20th minute when he cut inside the penalty area and put his shot into the bottom-left corner.
Efforts from Tom Lawrence, Nugent, Marcus Olsson and Kasey Palmer weren’t able to find an equaliser. Adama Traore supplied the ball in the path of Assombalonga for him to fire past Scott Carson.
Curtis Davies was tugged down in the box in stoppage time and Nugent tucked away the goal for the Rams.
Derby County: Carson; Wisdom, Keogh, Davies, Forsyth; Huddleston (Hanson, 71), Johnson, Olsson (Weimann, 63); Lawrence, Vydra (Palmer, 63); Nugent
Unused Subs: Pearce, Roos, Jerome, Ledley
Middlesbrough: Randolph; Shotton, Ayala, Gibson, Friend; Howson, Clayton, Besic (Leadbitter, 81); Traore, Assombalonga, Downing (de Silva, 85)
Unused Subs: Konstantopoulos, Cranie, Fry, Johnson, Harrison
WHO’S THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Peter Bankes will be the man in the middle when Derby take on Middlesbrough. Bankes has taken charge of nine Sky Bet Championship fixtures so far this season, dishing out 52 yellow cards and two red cards.
The season he has refereed two fixtures involving the Rams, Leeds United at home Rotherham United away.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION…
A comprehensive Preview Show along with interviews with manager Frank Lampard and defender Richard Keogh form RamsTV’s build-up and are already available to watch now on dcfc.co.uk and through the DCFC app.
Saturday will see Owen Bradley joined LIVE in the RamsTV studio by former Rams Marc Edworthy and Michael Johnson as they build-up to the early kick-off at The Riverside from 12pm.
Available for FREE on dcfc.co.uk, the official DCFC app and on the Rams’ official Facebook page, the Matchday Live build-up show provides Rams fans with the best run-up to kick-off with stats, match clips, exclusive interviews and lively studio discussion.
As this fixture has been selected for live international TV coverage and due to international broadcasting rights, RamsTV will only be able to broadcast the match live in select countries, although a live audio stream of the game will also be available. Please click here for more information.
Once the final whistle has been blown, RamsTV will be THE place to be get all the best post-match reaction, including exclusive interviews with Frank Lampard and his players, as well as comprehensive highlights packages and a full Review Show.
For a full rundown of what’s coming up on RamsTV, click here.
