Derby County return to Pride Park Stadium on Tuesday evening when they take on Reading in Sky Bet League One action (7:45pm kick-off).
The Rams go into the meeting with the Royals after back-to-back 3-0 victories in their last two outings against Port Vale and Bristol Rovers and will be looking to make it a hat-trick under the floodlights.
In the lead-up to the game getting underway, dcfc.co.uk has brought together all the key information you need to know...
Team News
Midfielder Max Bird (calf) missed Saturday's 3-0 victory at Bristol Rovers and is expected to face around three weeks on the sidelines.
Fellow midfielder Tyrese Fornah (back) was also unavailable for Saturday's victory after suffering tightness in his back and Tuesday evening's fixture will likely come too soon for him.
Defender Callum Elder (ankle) has missed the last few matches but is back available for selection.
Defender Craig Forsyth (calf) is back in contention for Tuesday evening's game after his two-month spell on the sidelines.
Defender Ryan Nyambe (quad) remains out of action after being injured in the home defeat to Charlton Athletic last month.
Goalkeeper Josh Vickers (quad) is progressing well on the road to recovery but is yet to return to full training with the squad.
Striker James Collins (knee) remains out of action after being sidelined in the 3-0 victory at Exeter City in February but is stepping up his workload.
Striker Conor Washington (knee) is back on the grass but is yet to resume full training with the squad, having overcome a long-term ankle injury recently. He could re-join the squad for the first time since November later this week.
Striker Tyreece John-Jules (hamstring) suffered a severe tear in the defeat against Reading in January that will keep him out of action for the rest of the season.
Long-term absentee Jake Rooney (knee) returned to the grass for the first time last week after tearing his ACL back in September but remains a way off a return to full training.
Pre-Match Thoughts
Head Coach Paul Warne spoke to RamsTV ahead of a night under the lights on home turf.
He said: "I fully respect what Reading are doing. They are the best pressing team in the league, which cannot be underestimated. They've got goals throughout their team and they are a real threat, so we are well aware of how good they could be."
Wing-back Joe Ward spoke to RamsTV ahead of the Rams' meeting with the Royals.
He said: "We approach this one just like every other game. We're focusing on Tuesday against Reading, most importantly, going into it with positivity. We want to take the game by the scruff of the neck and try and get the win."
Ticket Information
There's still time to secure your ticket for a Tuesday night under the lights at Pride Park!
Ticket Prices
Behind Goal
£4 - Child (Age 6-12)
£8 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£12 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£16 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£12 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
Corner
£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)
Sideline
£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)
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’ then, under the ‘TICKETS’ section, click ‘HOME TICKETS’.
Use your email 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.
Match Officials
Charles Breakspear will take charge of Tuesday evening's game at Pride Park and he will be assisted by Jack Forder and Kevin Howick.
Grant Taylor has been appointed as Fourth Official.
Breakspear has taken charge of 28 games so far in this campaign and refereed the Rams once, the 2-1 defeat to Bolton Wanderers back in September. He's distributed 136 yellow cards, two straight red cards and 13 penalties to date.
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:
* Exclusive interview with defender Curtis Nelson
* Head Coach Paul Warne's exclusive pre-match thoughts
* A closer look at Reading and the test they'll pose
* A round-up of all the latest from Derby County Women
* A review of the latest Academy news from Moor Farm
* A round-up of the news from Derby County Community Trust
* 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.
RamsTV Details
Rams fans can watch Tuesday evening's game unfold live on RamsTV!
The game is available for live streaming and RamsTV match passes are available for £10 each and full streaming information can be found below.
Where can I watch the game?
You can watch RamsTV via dcfc.co.uk on a laptop or tablet device or through the Official Derby County App from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
How can I buy Pay-Per-View Access?
Supporters who have watched live match coverage on RamsTV previously and wish to buy pay-per-view access need to log into their account on dcfc.co.uk to purchase a match pass. To purchase your match pass, please click here.
If you don’t have a website account you will need create an account, add your 8-digit Fan ID, Name, Address, Postcode, and a valid email address not already registered with an account. Then you will be able to purchase pay-per-view access on dcfc.co.uk.
Where is the game available?
The game will be available to watch worldwide.
How much does the game cost?
The League One fixture is available to view at the cost of £10 per match pass.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of watching the game?
The RamsTV Matchday Live Show begins half an hour before kick-off, at 7:15pm, to provide fans with comprehensive and unrivalled coverage.
Please ensure the following:
- You know your email address and password registered with dcfc.co.uk
- Your details are always up to date – this is how we will contact you with 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
- If you have forgotten your password, please click here
What about International Subscribers?
Overseas RamsTV subscribers that have purchased a monthly subscription package for the 2023/24 season are able watch this match as normal by logging in to their account.
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
- 30-minute pre-match show with interviews, exclusive features, and lively studio discussion
- Expert half-time and post-match analysis
Is Audio Commentary available?
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 the FAQs section 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].
