3/1 To Win
Derby County will look to build on their impressive recent performances when they switch focus to the Carabao Cup clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, kick-off: 7:45pm.
Frank Lampard’s side defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford on penalties in the Third Round to set up the meeting and here, dcfc.co.uk have gathered all the information you need ahead of the clash with Maurizio Sarri’s side.
TEAM NEWS…
Craig Bryson and George Evans won’t be available for selection against Chelsea as they continue to deal with minor issues.
Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori have been granted permission by their parent club, Chelsea, to play in the fixture so will both be available for selection.
WHAT THE BOSS HAD TO SAY…
Speaking to RamsTV, Lampard said: “It’s an honour to manage Derby County Football Club, that’s for sure. I’m loving doing this and working with the players and staff and the opportunity to go back to Chelsea is a special one for me on all fronts.
“I want us to be going there regularly every season, that’s the aim at Derby, but this is part of a process here. We went to Old Trafford and showed what we can do so all I ask is that we do the same and give a good account of ourselves.
“I see it as another game that we prepare for, where we are professional, and we want to win. The league is hugely important for us at the minute and this is sandwiched between a different period of games for us, but we focus on Chelsea, getting through to the next round, and our performance, because all we can control.”
HOW CAN I SECURE MY SEAT…
All 4,082 tickets for the Carabao Cup clash at Stamford Bridge have sold out.
Those without a ticket are encouraged to join fellow supporters at The Yard to watch Frank Lampard’s men in action live. The restaurant at Pride Park Stadium will be offering some Halloween treats on the night.
Pizzas are two for one from 12noon until kick-off, whilst there is a Happy Hour between 5pm and 7pm where selected cocktails are two for £10 and Carling is buy one, get one free.
There will also be a Halloween Sharer available for one night only so make sure to head down to The Yard early to enjoy the pre-match offers.
To book your seats tomorrow night, please click the following link: https://theyardderby.co.uk/book
THE LAST MEETING…
Derby County 1-3 Chelsea
Football League Cup Quarter-Final
December 16th 2014
Craig Bryson scored for the Rams at Pride Park Stadium in the last meeting, but goals from Eden Hazard, Filipe Luis and Andre Schurrle helped knock Derby out of the EFL Cup.
Minutes after Bryson had pulled the score to 2-1, Jake Buxton was shown red having been adjudged to pulling back Loic Remy although there was no clear appeal from the striker.
The red card halted the Rams' momentum and hopes of a a comeback were diminished when Schurrle poked in a rebounded shot.
Derby County: Grant, Christie, Keogh, Buxton, Forsyth, Hughes (Hendrick, 76), Mascarell (Best, 84), Bryson, Russell, Martin, Dawkins (Ibe, 57)
Unused Subs: Naylor, Coutts, Roos, Calero
Chelsea: Cech, Azpilicueta, Zouma (Ivanovic, 45+4), Terry, Filipe Luis, Mikel, Matic, Schurrle, Fabregas, Hazard (Santos do Nascimento, 84), Drogba (Remy, 63)
Unused Subs: Salah, Diego Costa, Willian, Schwarzer
WHO’S THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Jonathon Moss will be the man in the middle when Derby visit Stamford Bridge. After officiating a total 11 fixtures so far this season, Moss has dished out 36 yellow cards and one straight red.
It will be the first time since January 2017 that Moss has refereed a match involving Derby when the Rams knocked West Bromwich Albion out of the FA Cup.
Moss will be assisted by Edward Smart and Andrew Halliday on the lines, whilst Lee Probert has been appointed as the fourth official.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION…
You can catch all the build-up, coverage and reaction of the Carabao Cup clash on RamsTV.
Build-up to the game will include a full Preview Show along with an exclusive interview with Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori as they prepare to return to Stamford Bridge to take on their parent club.
Due to Carabao Cup international broadcasting rights, RamsTV will be unable to broadcast the match live, although RamsTV subscribers will be able to access a live audio stream of the game.
A full replay of the entire game will be available to watch from Friday morning (a time determined by the cup’s broadcasting rights) along with extended highlights covering all the key moments from the match.
