Derby County will host Premier League new-boys Sheffield United in a pre-season friendly in July.


The Blades, who were promoted to the top-flight as runners-up in the Championship in the 2022/23 season, will head to Pride Park Stadium on Saturday 29th July 2023 (3pm kick-off).

The visit of Paul Heckingbottom’s side is expected to be Derby’s final pre-season fixture ahead of the start of the 2023/24 Sky Bet League One campaign the following weekend.

Ticket information for the pre-season fixture will be confirmed at a later date.

Confirmed 2023/24 First Team Pre-Season Friendlies

Saturday 8th July 2023: Matlock Town (A) 3pm kick-off
Wednesday 19th July 2023: Chesterfield (A) 7pm kick-off
Saturday 22nd July 2023: Stoke City (H) 3pm kick-off (Craig Forsyth Testimonial)
Saturday 29th July 2023: Sheffield United (H) 3pm kick-off