Derby County now know the three teams that they will come up against in the Group Stages of the 2023/24 EFL Trophy.


Derby have been placed Group G of the Northern Section alongside fellow Sky Bet League One side Lincoln City and League Two newcomers Notts County.

They will also face the Under-21 side from Wolverhampton Wanderers following the EFL Trophy draw on Thursday morning as part of Fixture Release Day.


All EFL clubs will play two of their three matches at home in the Group Stages, with Under-21 teams away from home in all three fixtures.

Group Game One - Week starting 4th September 2023

Derby County Vs Lincoln City

Group Game Two - Week starting 9th October 2023

Notts County Vs Derby County

Group Game Three - Week starting 13th November 2023

Derby County Vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-21s

* Please note the above dates are subject to change and a guide from the EFL.


Confirmed match dates for Derby's fixtures will be confirmed in due course on dcfc.co.uk.

The EFL Trophy Final will take place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 7th April 2024.