3/1 To Win
Derby County will look to extend their unbeaten run to four games when they travel to The Hawthornes on Wednesday night to face West Bromwich Albion, kick-off: 8pm.
Frank Lampard’s side have jumped out of the blocks following the second international break to earn an impressive victory over Sheffield United and the Rams will look to keep that momentum going when they take on former Derby defender Darren Moore’s side.
TEAM NEWS…
After scoring the Rams’ first goal on Saturday, Craig Bryson was replaced as a precaution to a tight calf. Lampard expects the game against West Brom to come too soon but is hopeful the midfielder will not be out of action for long.
George Evans will also be out of contention for the upcoming fixture after a small issue that is unrelated to the knee injury that side-lined him since the end of August, as is Joe Ledley and Marcus Olsson.
WHAT THE BOSS HAD TO SAY…
When speaking to RamsTV, Lampard said: “Sheffield United were top and now we’re going to West Brom who are just above us and then we go to Middlesbrough who are top as it stands at the minute. It’s three strong in-form teams in the league and they are teams that have short-term Premier League history.
“West Brom have come down with a lot of strong players so they have reasons why they are strong this year and both games will be challenges for us.”
“They have performed at the highest level. I’ve been in England squads with Jay Rodriguez and Dwight Gayle will score goals, we all know that, and Harvey Barnes on-loan has been very impressive for them, Phillips has Premier League experience, so you go through the team and they have a lot of threats.
“That’s why they’ve won a lot of games because they have a good team and good manager. To win games, it’s sometimes the power you have in those front areas that can win games comfortably, so we must be aware of that.”
HOW CAN I SECURE MY SEAT…
West Bromwich Albion have confirmed pay on the day details and there will be no price increase.
Tickets will be available from 6:30pm at the kiosk situated next to A Block turnstiles on Wednesday evening and only cash payments will be accepted.
Derby County have been allocated a total of 2,733 tickets for this game.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: £20
Seniors (60+): £15
Full Time Students (NUS must be provided): £15
Under 23s (18-22): £15
Under 18s (11-17): £10
Under 11s (2-10)*: £5
THE LAST MEETING…
West Brom 1-2 Derby County
FA Cup Third Round
Saturday 7th January 2017
Derby County came from a goal behind at half-time to knock the Premier League side out of the FA Cup.
West Brom went ahead 10 minutes ahead of the break when Matt Phillips curled a shot past Scott Carson. Darren Bent was on hand to supply the equaliser for the visiting team when he found the top corner from 25 yards.
Tom Ince scored a superb free-kick which he bent between Boaz Myhill and his near post to secure the victory and move on to the Fourth Round.
West Brom: Myhill; Dawson, McAuley, Olsson (Chadli, 78), Galloway (Robson-Kanu, 68); Yacob, Fletcher; McClean, Morrison, Phillips; Rondon
Unused Substitutes: Foster, Gardner, Harper, Field, Wilson
Derby County: Carson; Baird, Keogh, Shackell, Hanson (Pearce, 82); Bryson (Vernam, 88), de Sart; Ince, Johnson, Bent; Camara (Vydra, 86)
Unused Substitutes: Russell, Weimann, Mitchell, Guy
WHO’S THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Robert Jones will be the man in the middle when the Rams travel to face West Brom.
So far this season, he has taken charge of nine Sky Bet Championship fixtures, including Derby County’s opening night victory over Reading. Jones has produced 36 yellow cards and one red in the Championship this season.
Jones will be assisted by Michael George and Nigel Lugg on the lines, whilst John Brooks has been appointed as the fourth official.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION…
The Rams make the trip across the Midlands to take on West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Wednesday night and Derby fans can follow comprehensive coverage of the game on RamsTV.
Build-up begins across the club’s website, official app and YouTube channel from Monday with exclusive interviews and a full Review Show which will look back at the Rams’ win against Sheffield United, before looking ahead to Wednesday’s clash with Darren Moore’s West Brom.
RamsTV will then be on air from 7.30pm on Wednesday evening with Owen Bradley being joined by former Rams Kevin Wilson and Marc Edworthy for Matchday Live.
Available for FREE on dcfc.co.uk and through the DCFC app, the half hour pre-match show will include exclusive pre-match interviews as well as lively studio discussion on what it will take for the Rams to claim three points from the clash with the Baggies.
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.
Fans will also be able to see a full replay of RamsTV’s Matchday Live production from Thursday evening.
For the full RamsTV schedule for this fixture, click here.
