3/1 To Win
Derby County will continue their busy Sky Bet Championship programme with an away fixture at Coventry City on Saturday afternoon.
dcfc.co.uk has gathered all the information you will need to know ahead of the game (3pm kick-off).
RAMSTV STREAMING INFORMATION…
RamsTV will be providing coverage of Saturday's game worldwide.
The game will be available to watch LIVE in the United Kingdom and internationally on a pay-per-view basis.
Pay-per-view passes are available at the following prices, which are by the EFL:
£10 - United Kingdom
£5 - International countries
To purchase your match pass please click here.
You can then watch on RamsTV via dcfc.co.uk or through the Official Derby County App from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Remember to login to your account 30 minutes before kick-off and catch RamsTV's Pre-Match Show. If you have forgotten your password, please click here.
I Am A Season Ticket Holder – Why Can’t I Watch The Game On RamsTV?
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, under EFL rules.
How To Buy Pay Per View Access - I Have A Website Account
Supporters that 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 this fixture, which is available in both the United Kingdom and internationally.
Please click here if you have forgotten your password.
How To Buy Pay Per View Access - 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 for the match, which is available in both the United Kingdom and in international areas, on dcfc.co.uk.
I Am An Overseas Subscriber - Can I Watch The Game?
Overseas RamsTV subscribers that have purchased a monthly subscription package for the 2020/21, are able watch this match as normal by logging in to their account.
Is There Anything I Need To Ensure I Do Ahead Of Watching The Game?
Content will be available from earlier in the day before the RamsTV Matchday Live show begins at 2:30pm, to provide fans with comprehensive and unrivalled coverage.
In addition, please ensure the following:
* You know your email address & password registered with dcfc.co.uk
* Your details are always up to date – this is how we will contact you for future streaming information.
* You are logged into your account well in advance of 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 Sunday.
Full Match Replay
RamsTV subscribers based outside the UK and Republic of Ireland will be able to watch the entire game from 1am on Sunday 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 Saturday 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…
Goalkeeper David Marshall is set to miss out once again with a back injury which forced him off in the first half of last Friday's 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest. The Scotland international wasn't involved in training on Thursday and is classed as a major doubt to face the Sky Blues.
Kelle Roos will start between the posts should Marshall not be available.
Otherwise, manager Wayne Rooney has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game and is likely to bring Colin Kazim-Richards, Jason Knight, Martyn Waghorn and Nathan Byrne back into the side after they were rested for the 4-0 loss at Cardiff City on Tuesday night.
Forward
Tom Lawrence is still not available after over two months on the sidelines
with
an ankle injury. He suffered a minor setback in his rehabilitation work
last month but is working with Derby's medical staff to move in the
right direction with a view to returning to training soon.
Midfielder
Krystian Bielik is to miss the rest of the season after sustaining
anterior cruciate ligament damage to his right knee in the recent 1-0
home win over Bristol City at the end of January.
Centre-back Curtis Davies remains out of action for a long-term achilles injury and is set to miss the rest of the season.
Winger
Jordon Ibe is building up his sharpness with Derby's fitness coaches to
the point where he can join in with first-team training. He is currently training with the Under-23 squad with a view to featuring in one of their upcoming matches.
Young
striker Jack Stretton continued his work on the way back to full
fitness after undergoing minor surgery on a groin problem by playing 45
minutes for Derby's Under-23s on Friday night as they drew 0-0 at West
Ham United in Premier League 2 - Division 1.
PRE-MATCH THOUGHTS…
Speaking to RamsTV ahead of the game, Manager Wayne Rooney said: “We need to show a reaction again Saturday. Coventry is a difficult game; we knew that before Tuesday’s result, so we have to make sure we prepare well and we are ready.
“Coventry work hard and have a lot of energy in their game. They try and play as well so we will have to be ready for that.
“After a defeat, the first thing you need to do is go back to basics and not over-complicate things.”
He added: “In the last few games – dropping points against Forest and then losing the game against Cardiff - we have been quite fortunate that results have been good for us.
“This is a game where if we can get three points, it will be a big three points. We know that if we are to win the game we have to make sure everyone is putting the work in.”
More pre-match comments from Rooney and defender Lee Buchanan can be found across dcfc.co.uk and also on RamsTV.
WHO IS THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
John Brooks will be in charge of Saturday's match.
The official has overseen 23 games so far this season and produced a total of 75 yellow cards and three red cards.
His last game featuring Derby was the 3-0 home win over Blackburn Rovers last March, which was the last Rams fixture played before crowds prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Brooks will be assisted by Nick Greenhalgh and Akil Howson on the lines, whilst Karl Evans 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'.
