Derby County will get the 2023/24 Carabao Cup campaign started with a Round One tie against Blackpool on Tuesday night.
Derby will host their Sky Bet League One rivals on home turf as they look to bounce back from the 2-1 home loss to Wigan Athletic on the opening day of the season at the weekend.
In the lead-up to the game getting underway, dcfc.co.uk has brought together all the key information you need to know...
Rams Team News
Forward Tom Barkhuizen missed most of pre-season after injuring his calf in the opening friendly fixture against Matlock Town last month. He has picked up a further niggle after returning to training and willl miss out against the Seasiders.
Attacking midfielder Louie Sibley did not feature in the Rams' pre-season games campaign owing to a calf problem and, despite being close to a return to training, he will again miss out.
Striker Martyn Waghorn is in line to feature after joining the club on a one-year deal on Monday. He has been training with the Rams in recent weeks after leaving Coventry City and has impressed Head Coach Paul Warne enough to earn a permanent deal to seal his return to Derby after spending three seasons at Pride Park Stadium between 2018 and 2021.
Pre-Match Thoughts
Assistant Head Coach Richie Barker spoke to RamsTV on Monday afternoon to look back on the opening day loss against Wigan Athletic on home turf and also preview the Carabao Cup meeting with the Seasiders.
Ticket Details
There's still time to grab your Tuesday's cup clash Pride Park Stadium.
Off Sale Details
Tickets will go off sale ONLINE two hours prior to kick off
Tickets will go off sale via TELEPHONE one hour prior to kick off
Tickets will go off sale IN-PERSON 15 minutes after kick off
Ticket Prices
£5 - Child (Age 6-12)
£5 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£5 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£10 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£5 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
The East Stand and South Stand ONLY will be open for Derby County supporters and tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. Season Ticket Holder seat reservations do not apply. Away supporters will be seated in the South East Corner.
Please Note: Proof of age may be requested on entry for age-related concession tickets. Infants, Children and Juniors aged 2-15 must be accompanied by an individual aged 18+/Parent/Guardian. Disabled Supporters’ information is available by Clicking Here.
How To Buy
Online (Subject to £1 per ticket Booking Fee and available up to TWO hours before kick-off)
Visit dcfc.co.uk and click ‘TICKETS & HOSPITALITY’ then, under the ‘TICKETS’ section, click ‘HOME TICKETS’.
Use your Fan ID and password to log into the system. If there’s an issue, click the ‘forgot password’ link on the login page. If the issue persists, email [email protected].
Phone (Subject to £1 per ticket Booking Fee and available up to ONE hour before kick-off)
Call 0871 472 1884 * between 10am-4pm on Monday-Saturday and select Option 1. Ensure your contact details are readily available including Fan ID, Full Name, Full Address and Date of Birth.
Tickets can either be posted up to 72 hours before matchday and are subject to £2 per Transaction Postage Fee or can collected from the Ticket Office, presented by Seat Geek, which is open 10am-4pm from Monday to Saturday and at least THREE hours before kick-off and up to half-time on home matchdays.
* 0871 numbers are charged at 13p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.
In Person (No Booking Fee)
The Ticket Office, presented by Seat Geek, is open from 10am-4pm between Monday and Saturday and at least THREE hours before kick-off and up to half-time on home matchdays.
Car Parking
2023/24 Seasonal Car Parking Pass Holders now have cup fixtures included in their package and should display their Seasonal Car Parking Pass on entry. Supporters without a valid 2023/24 Seasonal Car Parking Pass should visit the MiPermit website to book their spot in the same way they would do for home league matches. Click Here to book your pass.
For all other ticket-related enquiries, please contact: [email protected].
Carabao Cup Match Format
All Carabao Cup Round One-Round Five matches shall be of 90 minutes’ duration and in the event of the scores being level at the end of 90 minutes, no extra time shall be played and the winners shall be determined by penalty kicks in the traditional ABAB format.
Carabao Cup Substitute Rules
In the Carabao Cup, each club is permitted to name up to nine substitutes on their team sheet, of whom not more than five may take part in the cup tie.
Each club is only permitted a
maximum of three opportunities to make substitutions during the game, although
clubs may make substitutions at half time and any that are made will not count
towards the maximum of three opportunities.
Match Officials
Jeremy Simpson will take charge of Tuesday's cup tie at Pride Park Stadium.
The Championship official oversaw the Rams' 2-1 home win over Bolton Wanderers last season which was secured thanks to goals from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Conor Hourihane.
He will be assisted by Robert Hyde and Matthew McGrath, while Abigail Byrne has been appointed as the Fourth Official.
RamsTV Details
Domestic & International Streaming
Tuesday night's match is NOT available for live domestic or international streaming under the EFL’s streaming rights.
Audio Commentary
Live audio commentary, provided by BBC Radio Derby, is available online ONLY on dcfc.co.uk.
A monthly audio subscription pass is available for £5 per month and purchases can be made by clicking here.
Matchday Programme
Derby County will not be producing a matchday programme for this Carabao Cup tie.
The Ram will return for next Tuesday's Sky Bet League One clash against Oxford United at Pride Park Stadium (7:45pm kick-off).
Full details on how to subscribe to The Ram for all of Derby's home league matches during the 2023/24 season, click here.
Home Supporter Guide
If you're a Derby County supporter attending the fixture at Pride Park Stadium, you can find a wide range of details in our Home Supporter Guide by clicking here.
Visiting Supporters Guide
If you are a fan of our opposition at Pride Park Stadium, full information on visiting Derby County can be found in our Visiting Supporters Guide by clicking here.
