3/1 To Win
Derby County will begin their
pre-season games programme ahead of the 2024/25 Sky Bet Championship campaign with a trip to Matlock Town on Friday night (7:45pm kick-off).
Team News
Head Coach Paul Warne could have most of his squad available for selection.
Defender Jake Rooney is in line for his first outing since last September after recovering from a long-term knee injury.
Fellow defenders Ryan Nyambe and Craig Forsyth could also get run outs after missing the closing stages of last season with muscle injuries.
Right-sider Joe Ward sat out the back end of last season with a knee injury and is finalising his rehabilitation work.
Summer additions Ben Osborn, Kayden Jackson, Jerry Yates and Kenzo Goudmijn could make their first Rams appearances, although Osborn has just returned to training after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained with Sheffield United in May.
RamsTV Live Stream
Supporters can watch the pre-season friendly LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on RamsTV WORLDWIDE.
Supporters unable to attend will have the chance to watch Derby’s preparations live via RamsTV, with streaming passes available for £5 each, worldwide, from ramstv.dcfc.co.uk/live.
Important: Due to the differences in broadcast agreements between clubs, the Rams are unable to include pre-season fixtures in the monthly RamsTV subscription packages. An update will be sent to subscribers on what will be included in their package ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season.
Here is a little more information:
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 visit ramstv.dcfc.co.uk/live.
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.
Important: Purchases are NOT available in the Derby County App and via web browsers only.
Where is the game available?
The match is available to watch worldwide.
How much do the games cost?
The pre-season friendly is available to watch live for £5.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of watching the game?
The RamsTV Matchday Live Show begins half an hour before kick-off 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 visit https://login.dcfc.co.uk/forgot-password
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?
Live audio commentary is NOT available for pre-season fixtures.
Got a question?
Head over to the FAQs section relating to RamsTV live streams by clicking here.
For streaming support, please e-mail [email protected]. Remember to include your full name, FanID and postcode when sending your message.
Pre-Match Thoughts
Assistant Head Coach Richie Barker spoke to RamsTV following training on Thursday to preview the pre-season opener against the Gladiators.
RamsTV also caught up with forward Tom Barkhuizen, who triggered an extension to his contract in Derby’s promotion-winning 2023/24 season, fresh off the training pitch at Moor Farm on Thursday.
Ticket Information
Supporters are reminded that tickets for Friday night's pre-season friendly at have sold out.
Tickets were snapped up incredibly quickly back in May by both Derby and Matlock supporters, with around 2,300 purchased to make the match a sell-out.
For further information or if you wish to speak to Matlock Town directly, please visit matlocktownfc.co.uk.
Highlights & Match Replay
Match Highlights from the friendly, as well as the Full Match Replay, will be made available to view later on Friday evening on dcfc.co.uk.
