3/1 To Win
Derby County will get 2020 off and underway when
they take on Barnsley under the Pride Park Stadium floodlights
on Thursday evening in the Sky Bet Championship (7:45pm kick-off).
Phillip Cocu’s side will be looking to start the new decade with a second victory inside four days following the 2-1 success against Charlton Athletic on Monday night.
Here, dcfc.co.uk has gathered all the information you will need ahead of the clash with the Reds.
TEAM NEWS…
Wayne Rooney could make his Derby County bow after being registered as a Rams player with the January Transfer Window now open.
England and Manchester United’s all-time leading goalscorer is expected to be involved in the matchday squad and manager Phillip Cocu has confirmed, if selected, he is ready to start.
Midfielder Krystian Bielik will serve the first game of his three-match ban after being sent off in the 2-1 victory over Charlton Athletic on Monday night.
Tom Lawrence will also be missing for the clash with Barnsley as he must serve the second game of a two-match ban for picking up ten-bookings so far this season.
Right-back Jayden Bogle sat out the game against Charlton with an eye infection and manager Phillip Cocu is hopeful the England Under-20 international will return to the fold.
Defender Matt Clarke made his comeback against the Addicks after recovering from a six-week layoff with a knee injury and is expected to keep his place in the starting XI.
Graeme Shinnie and Tom Huddlestone (both hamstring) remain out of action, while Mason Bennett (ankle) and Ikechi Anya and George Evans (both calf) are also sidelined.
PRE-MATCH THOUGHTS…
Speaking to RamsTV ahead of Thursday's home fixture, manager Phillip Cocu said: “It is another short-term target for us, to get back-to-back wins.
“We also to show we are maturing during the season and developing as we cannot have too many ups and downs.”
“If we can show consistency and get back-to-back wins that would be a great start to the year.”
More pre-match thoughts from the Derby boss in the lead-up to Thursday night's game can be found across dcfc.co.uk and RamsTV.
HOW TO SECURE YOUR SEAT…
Tickets are still available for Thursday evening's game at Pride Park Stadium.
Supporters are advised to avoid the matchday ticket price increase, which comes into play at 10am on the day of the game.
Match Tickets for Home Members start at:
* £ 8.00 Child (Age 2-12)
* £13.60 Youth (Age 13-17)
* £17.60 Young Adult (Age 18-21)
* £24.80 Adult (Age 22-64)
* £16.80 Senior (Age 65+)
Important! Home Membership benefits include: 20% Discount on General Public Match Ticket pricing; free ticket to a club selected match; early access to tickets prior to general public on-sale; and zero online booking fees. Click here for more information.
Match Tickets for General Public start at:
* £10.00 Child (Age 2-12)
* £17.00 Youth (Age 13-17)
* £22.00 Young Adult (Age 18-21)
* £31.00 Adult (Age 22-64)
* £21.00 Senior (Age 65+)
Tickets can be purchased without a booking fee from the Derby County Ticket Office, presented by SeatGeek, but are subject to £1 per ticket booking fee if purchased online or via phone 0871 472 1884 (calls cost 13p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge); and an additional £1 per transaction delivery fee is applicable for tickets posted. Buy your match tickets here.
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Offering one of the best views in the stadium from only £60 (+ VAT) including match ticket and unlimited chef’s buffet table, the Captain’s Club is a relaxed informal matchday hospitality experience in contemporary surroundings with regular visits from captains, past and present. Book the Captain’s Club here.
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WHO’S THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Dean Whitestone will be the man in the middle for the Rams' first game of 2020.
The match will be Whitestone's first Derby fixture of the campaign and his first since a 0-0 draw against Burnley at Pride Park Stadium in September 2015.
He has overseen 16 matches so far this season, in all competitions, producing 45 yellows and two red cards.
Whitestone will be assisted by Mark Russell and Lee Venamore on the lines, whilst Ross Joyce has been appointed as the fourth official.
WHAT'S TO COME IN THE RAM...
In the 14th edition of the 2019/20 season, The Ram sat down with Wayne Rooney ahead of what could be his first game in a Derby County shirt.
Spanning six pages, Rooney retuning to English football with the Rams, how he has settled in to life at Derby and his expectations for the rest of the season.
As ever, The Ram will be jam-packed with news and features and retails at just £3 from around Pride Park Stadium.
Here’s a brief review of what else you can expect from our #DCFCvBFC edition of The Ram…
Exclusive Columns: Back in the Pride Park dugout, Phillip Cocu pens his exclusive column, whilst Match of the Day commentator Martin Fisher remembers his favourite Wayne Rooney goals.
Introducing… Barnsley: Want to know more about Gerhard Struber’s side? We have you covered with an extensive opposition guide and we take a look at a historic meeting between the clubs.
Back in the Big Time: Our season-long historical feature takes us back 50 years as we look back on Brian Clough and Peter Taylor’s first season in Division One.
Academy In Focus: We look back on a historic 2019 for the Derby County Under-18s that has seen them be crowned National Champions and take on Europe in the UEFA Youth League. We also look at the season so far for the Under-23s who head into the New Year at the summit of Premier League 2 Division 1.
Ewe Rams: Derby County Ladies’ captain Hannah Ward discusses the Ewe’s season so far.
Around The League: We conclude the programme with a look at all the latest action from around the Sky Bet Championship.
With all that in mind, written and designed in-house, in partnership with Ignition Sports media, The Ram, our award-winning official programme, really is the essential matchday purchase.
Alternatively, Ignition Sports Media offer a subscription service to ensure you receiveevery copy of your programme delivered directly to your door. Click here for further details of how you can order your copy now.HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION…
Fans in select countries can watch Thursday's game LIVE on RamsTV.
RamsTV’s Matchday Live show will begin from 7:15pm with Owen Bradley joined by former Rams Michael Johnson and Shane Nicholson to build-up to kick-off with the help of stats, analysis, pre-match interviews and lively discussion.
Martin Fisher and Nicholson will then provide expert commentary as RamsTV provides full multi-camera coverage of all the action at Pride Park.
As this fixture has been selected for live international TV coverage, RamsTV will only be able to broadcast the match live in select countries. A list of these selected countries referred to as ‘dark markets’ can be found here.
Fans based in these dark market countries will be able to stream the game as part of their RamsTV subscription, or for the one-off pay-per-view price of £5.
A live audio stream of the game will be available for fans outside of the dark market countries, including the UK.
Full streaming options can be found here.
As always, all of RamsTV’s pre-match and post-match content, including Facebook Live shows ‘The Warm Up’ and ‘Added Time’, will be available to watch for FREE across the club’s website, official app, YouTube Channel and social media platforms.
