Derby County return to Sky Bet League One action on Saturday when they take on last season's beaten Play-Off finalists Barnsley at Pride Park Stadium (3pm kick-off).
The Rams and the Tykes played out three competitive games in the 2022/23 campaign and with just three points separating the two going into this one, this isn't expected to be any different.
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
Striker Martyn Waghorn (hamstring) is a doubt after missing the side's last three matches in all competitions.
Midfielder Liam Thompson (quad) is progressing well in his recovery after two months out of action but is not yet back in training.
On-loan Arsenal striker Tyreece John-Jules (quad) is back running on the grass but is not yet back in full training.
Defender Jake Rooney (knee) has undergone surgery on his damaged ACL and will be out of action for a lengthy period of time.
On-loan Sunderland midfielder Elliot Embleton has returned to his parent club after injuring his quad in training in September and, after undergoing surgery, is to be out of action for several months.
Pre-Match Thoughts
Head Coach Paul Warne spoke to RamsTV to preview the return to League One action this weekend.
He said: "I've seen Barnsley play twice live this year and in fairness to them, they are the perennial promotion or play-off team every season they are in League One.
"Anyone that wants to be successful in League One has to look at their model and their way of collecting points."
Goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith also spoke to RamsTV ahead of Saturday's match.
He said: "It's almost a six-pointer because we are trying to catch up with them and we can use the three points to close the gap.
"Every game is important in League One because any team can pick points up against any in this division. The same importance goes into this one and we'll work hard to get ready for Saturday."
Match Officials
John Busby will officiate Saturday's game and will be assisted by Robert Merchant and Mark Pottage. Jacob Miles is on Fourth Official duties.
Busby has refereed 10 games so far this season, nine of which have been Championship fixtures.
He's distributed 53 yellow cards, zero straight reds and awarded two penalties to date.
Ticket Information
Tickets are still available for Saturday's match on home turf!
Ticket Prices
Behind Goal
£5 - Child (Age 6-12)
£10 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£15 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£20 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£15 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
Corner
£6 - Child (Age 6-12)
£12 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£18 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£24 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£18 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
Sideline
£7 - Child (Age 6-12)
£14 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£21 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£28 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£21 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
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.
Tickets are limited to one ticket per Fan ID and are non-refundable.
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’ 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.
Matchday Programme
There is no more fitting accompaniment to a matchday than the club’s official programme.
The universally adored ‘The Ram’ is back once again to track Paul Warne’s side’s progress throughout the campaign.
Rammed with exclusive content and features, including insights from both Head Coach Warne and the dressing room, in-depth player interviews, opposition analysis, Derby County Women, an Academy round-up and historical dives, issues will be available for sale around the stadium - as always - with all sellers armed with contactless payments units.
If you can’t make every matchday this season though you can still make sure you keep your treasured collection up to date with a full season subscription.
This edition features:
* An exclusive interview with defender Eiran Cashin
* Head Coach Paul Warne's exclusive pre-match thoughts
* A closer look at Barnsley and the test they'll pose
* An in-depth chat with Derby County Women's Becky McGrother
* A review of the latest Academy news from Moor Farm
* A round-up of the news from Derby County Community Trust
* Expert insight from Derby Telegraph's Derby County writer Leigh Curtis
* A chance to test your knowledge with The Ram's Matchday Quiz
* And much, much more!
The treasured A5-size 52-page perfect-bound issues will be produced to a schedule that allows for a first-class mail out on the Friday before a weekend fixture, with midweek editions despatched on the day of the game, but this is not a pre-event delivery service.
Order your copy by clicking here or pick up The Ram in-and-around Pride Park Stadium ahead of kick-off
Annual Remembrance Game
Saturday's match has been selected as the club’s annual Remembrance fixture.
The match is Derby’s closest home match in advance of Remembrance Sunday, which this year falls on 12th November, while the game itself falls on Armistice Day.
Ahead of kick-off on Saturday, those in attendance will be asked to observe the playing of the Last Post while wreaths will also be laid on the Pride Park pitch in the lead-up to the match getting underway by club officials.
Earlier in the day, a small service will be held by Club Chaplain Tony Luke at 11am at the War Memorial Plaque outside the Lionel Pickering Entrance and supporters are welcome to attend if they wish. This will include a two-minute silence to show respect and gratitude to the armed forces past and present who have lost their lives fighting for their country.
A collection will also be staged both outside and inside the ground should supporters wish to make a donation to the Royal British Legion.
All of Derby’s players will wear poppy armbands for the fixture, as well as members of the coaching staff.
The annual Remembrance Fixture is one of the key dates in the club’s calendar and in 2014 the specially commissioned War Memorial Plaque was erected next to the Lionel Pickering Entrance at Pride Park Stadium.
The Plaque bears the names of six former players of the club who sadly died in the First World War, whilst also remembering the many others with Derby County connections who answered the call to serve King and Country in two World Wars.
As part of the Remembrance activities in 2018, trees were planted at the club’s Moor Farm Training Centre to serve as living legacies to the hundreds of footballers who served and fell in the First World War.
We Will Remember Them.
RamsTV Details
Domestic Streaming
This match is NOT available for live domestic streaming under the EFL’s streaming rights for the 2023/24 season.
The domestic market comprises United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.
International Streaming
All Sky Bet League One matches may be streamed outside of the domestic market irrespective of whether they have been selected for broadcast.
This means that they will be available both on a Match-by-Match basis and for monthly subscribers.
To buy the match as a Match-by-Match fixture, for £10 per match, or to subscribe to RamsTV on a monthly basis for £19.99 per month, click here.
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
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.
