3/1 To Win
Derby County will get 2021 started with a short trip north to Sheffield Wednesday on Friday evening as part of their festive games programme in the Sky Bet Championship (5:30pm kick-off).
dcfc.co.uk has gathered all the information you will need to know ahead of Derby's game against the Owls.
RAMSTV STREAMING INFORMATION…
RamsTV is able to offer limited coverage of Friday’s game.
The game is eligible in dark market areas on RamsTV via dcfc.co.uk or through the Official Derby County App, which is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
As the game has been selected for live coverage by the EFL’s broadcast partner Sky Sports, pay-per-view domestic streaming is NOT available. Overseas access, for RamsTV subscribers and pay-per-view, is ONLY available in Dark Market areas.
Details on Dark Market areas can be found by clicking here.
SEASON TICKET HOLDERS PLEASE NOTE: Under EFL guidelines, away weekend matches are not included in the offer to Season Ticket Holders to watch live matches on RamsTV whilst access to stadiums is restricted.
Here’s all the details you need to know about RamsTV streaming:
I Am A Season Ticket Holder – Why Can’t I Watch The Game On RamsTV?
As stated above, the EFL have confirmed that for the 2020/21 season away weekend matches are not included in the offer to Season Ticket Holders to watch live matches on RamsTV whilst access to stadiums is restricted.
I Live In The United Kingdom – Why Can’t I Purchase A Pay Per View Package?
As stated above, the game has been selected for live coverage by Sky Sports. As a result, the club is not allowed to sell pay-per-view packages domestically under EFL rules.
I Live Overseas But Can’t Buy A Pay Per View Package – Why Not?
As stated above, the game has been selected for live coverage by Sky Sports. As a result, the club is not allowed to sell pay-per-view packages abroad other than to areas which are classed as ‘dark markets’ under EFL rules.
How To Buy Pay Per View Access (DARK MARKETS ONLY) - I Have A Website Account
Supporters that live in a dark market area, have watched live match coverage on RamsTV previously and wish to buy pay-per-view access need to login to their account on dcfc.co.uk to purchase the Sheffield Wednesday fixture.
Please click here if you have forgotten your password.
How To Buy Pay Per View Access (DARK MARKETS ONLY) - I Don’t Have A Website Account
If you are an existing supporter without a website account, you will need your 8-digit Fan ID, Name, Address, Postcode and a valid email address not already registered with an account.
Please click here to create an account with dcfc.co.uk. Once an account is created, you will be able to purchase pay-per-view access on dcfc.co.uk, as long as you live in a dark market area.
I Am An Overseas Subscriber - Can I Watch The Game?
Overseas RamsTV subscribers that have purchased a monthly subscription package for the 2020/21 season will only be able to watch the Sheffield Wednesday match if they are in one of the Dark Market locations.
Is There Anything I Need To Ensure I Do Ahead Of Watching The Game?
Those supporters able to watch on RamsTV are advised to ensure their current details are registered with dcfc.co.uk.
The RamsTV Matchday Live show begins at 5pm, to provide fans with comprehensive and unrivalled coverage.
In addition, please ensure the following:
* You know your Derby County 8-digit Fan ID
* Your account details with dcfc.co.uk are up to date
* You know your email address registered with dcfc.co.uk
* You know your account password registered with dcfc.co.uk
* You are logged in as early as possible so support queries can be resolved in good time before kick-off. Last minute queries may result in missing the start of the match
What Can I Expect From The RamsTV Matchday Live Show?
The RamsTV Matchday Live show, amongst other things, includes the following:
* Full match streamed LIVE and in HD
* A multi-camera mix covering all the action
* Instant and multi-angle replays
* Full match commentary with expert analysis
* Match graphics
* A full 30-minute pre-match show with interviews, exclusive features, and lively studio discussion
* Expert half-time and post-match analysis
I Am A Monthly Subscriber For Audio Commentary – Can I Listen To The Game?
Worldwide monthly subscribers for access to live audio commentary, provided by BBC Radio Derby, will be able to listen to the game as normal.
Audio commentary subscriptions can be purchased by clicking here.
Got A Question?
Head over to dcfc.co.uk's FAQs relating to RamsTV live streams, by clicking here.
For any additional queries relating to login and account creation on dcfc.co.uk, please email [email protected].
RAMSTV ACCOUNT QUESTIONS…
For any queries relating to login and account creation on dcfc.co.uk, please email [email protected].
OTHER RAMSTV INFORMATION…
Listen Live
Audio commentary is available worldwide, as normal, as part of the £5 per month subscription package which can be purchased here.
Highlights
Match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship fixture will be available on RamsTV from 1am on Saturday.
Full Match Replay
RamsTV subscribers based outside the UK and Republic of Ireland will be able to watch the entire game from 1am on Saturday as part of their £12.50 per month subscription which can be purchased here.
Warm-Up + Added Time
RamsTV’s regular Facebook Live shows, presented by Owen Bradley, will be shown as normal ahead of the game.
The Warm-Up will begin on Derby County’s Facebook page on Friday afternoon to preview the game, while Added Time will go live on Facebook shortly after the final whistle to review the match and provide post-game analysis.
TEAM NEWS…
Derby’s squad has no new injury concerns ahead of the game against the Owls as the Rams look to build on the 4-0 hammering of Birmingham City on Tuesday night.
Wayne Rooney could stick with the same starting XI, but could also opt to bring fresh legs into the side if required.
Forward Martyn Waghorn will miss out once again after being sent off early on in last Saturday's 1-0 loss at home to Preston North End as he serves the second of a
three-match ban.
Defender
Curtis Davies had surgery on a long-term achilles injury earlier this month and is set for a lengthy spell out of action.
Tom
Lawrence is set to miss out again after missing Derby's last three games with an
ankle problem but is deemed to be not too far away from making his return.
Youngsters Kornell McDonald and Jack Stretton have minor niggles and will have their fitness monitored, while youngsters Louie Watson and Kaide Gordon could feature in the squad again after making their professional debuts off the bench in the win at Birmingham.
PRE-MATCH THOUGHTS…
Speaking to RamsTV ahead of Friday's game, Wayne Rooney said: “We have just come out of the bottom three, but I have full confidence and belief in this team that we will keep climbing the table.
“Obviously with January coming up it is important that we do our business right to iron out some small cracks that we need to take that next step forward.
“All the games coming up are important for us right now if we want to keep climbing up the table and put ourselves in a better position to finish in the highest place we can.”
He added: “Friday will be a tough game. As we stand here now, they are without a manager and there is always a reaction when you lose a manager.
“We will prepare for that; we’ll be ready and I am confident we can get a positive result.”
More pre-match comments from Rooney can be found across dcfc.co.uk and also on RamsTV.
WHO IS THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Matthew Donohue will be in charge of Friday evening's game.
Donohue has overseen 13 games so far this season and produced a total of 37 yellow cards and four red cards.
His last game involving Derby was the 3-2 victory at Swansea City in February 2020, with the Rams storming back from 2-1 down in the second half to claim all three points.
He will be assisted by Richard Wild and George Byrne on the lines, whilst David Webb has been appointed as the fourth official.
EFL SUBSTITUTES RULE…
Following consultation with clubs, the EFL Board has agreed to increase the permitted number of substitutes to five in all Sky Bet EFL fixtures for the remainder of the 2020/21 season.
Regulation 33.4 has been amended to permit:
* Championship Clubs to name up to nine substitutes in their matchday squad, with five permitted to take to the pitch in any fixture.
* League One and League Two Clubs can name up to seven substitutes in their match day squad, again with five permitted to take to the pitch.
GOAL LINE TECHNOLOGY…
Goal line technology is, once again, being used at all Sky Bet Championship matches during the 2020/21 season.
The system was introduced for the start of the 2017/18 campaign and is now entering its fourth full season in the division.
ONLINE PIRACY…
The EFL, alongside all 72 of its member clubs, has launched a campaign aimed at discouraging the illegal streaming of fixtures, warning that doing so will take vital revenue away from clubs
The outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent behind-closed-doors matches mean that income generated by streaming matches is more important than ever and remains one of the only income streams available at this challenging time.
Illegal streaming, therefore, is having a greater impact on clubs whilst supporters are unable to attend matches. The EFL and its clubs could potentially lose around a third of income from illegal streaming this season, a figure which is potentially much higher when factoring in every illegal stream.
Statistics show that over half of sports fans consume sports content from pirate services at least once a month. Over 7,000 illegal EFL streams have been detected so far this season, with an average of 170 people viewing each stream, totalling almost 1.2million people. Supporters in the UK accessing streams via a VPN are also accessing the stream illegally.
Failure to comply with the terms set out when subscribing to live streams for the EFL is a serious breach and allows the ability to terminate the subscription. The EFL, and clubs streaming through their own services, have very similar rights in their terms and conditions.
The EFL and its clubs take piracy incredibly seriously, working with a specialist security agency to proactively seek out illegal streams on all formats and taking action against businesses and individuals.
Supporters are therefore encouraged to report any illegal streams, or pubs that may be showing EFL content unlawfully, by emailing [email protected]. All emails will be treated confidentially.
STAY AT HOME…
Derby County is continuing to urge supporters to stay away from stadiums when matches are played, with the UK Government advice remaining the same relating to playing behind-closed-doors at this time in the 2020/21 season.
Matches are still being played behind-closed-doors with the safety of supporters, club personnel and the frontline services remaining the principle priority at this time.
Consequently, supporters will not be permitted entry to any area of the stadium and extra security measures around the immediate area including car parks will be in place when staging matches.
Supporters are also urged to maintain social distancing guidelines and avoid congregating outside stadiums or gathering to watch matches, as part of a new campaign message: ‘When we play, please stay away’ ahead of all EFL matches.
The club and the Derbyshire Constabulary are united in one message to fans - support the Rams and 'Watch From Home'.
