3/1 To Win
Derby County will return to Pride Park Stadium for the first time in 2025 when they go head-to-head with Watford in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
Paul Warne’s Rams are looking to return to winning ways with their first home game of the year. They come into the fixture following elimination from the Emirates FA Cup via a penalty shootout against League One’s in-form team Leyton Orient on Tuesday night, following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of action.
Tom Cleverley’s Watford came out on top in a narrow 2-1 win when the sides met at Vicarage Road back in August. They enter the game off the back of a 1-1 draw with Cardiff City on Tuesday night. The Hornets sit eighth in the Championship after 26 games - with 11 wins and five draws to their name.
Team News
Striker Lars-Jorgen Salveson, Derby’s first signing of the January transfer window from Viking FK earlier this week, is in contention for selection although he is having his fitness assessed.
Centre-back Eiran Cashin has returned to the training field and is line to be available for selection after being sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered in mid-December.
Midfielder Ebou Adams was a half-time substitute in Tuesday’s FA Cup tie at Leyton Orient after being out of action for a period of time following a concussion injury sustained against Sheffield Wednesday on New Year’s Day. He scored Derby's only goal the last time they faced off against Watford.
Fellow midfielder David Ozoh is due to return to training with the squad next week he continues his return from a quad injury.
Defender Ryan Nyambe is back in training after a prolonged absence as he has undergone rehabilitation following a knee injury suffered against Millwall back in October.
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Ben Osborn recently returned from a minor injury and is set to be up for selection on Saturday, while defender Nat Phillips (calf) and right-sider Joe Ward (knee) are being monitored.
Ticket Information
Tickets for Saturday's game against Watford are still available to purchase.
Find out more ticket information for the match by clicking here.
Pre-Match Thoughts
Head Coach Paul Warne spoke to RamsTV ahead of his side’s clash with the Hornets.
Dutch midfielder Kenzo Goudmijn caught up with RamsTV to preview the first home fixture of 2025.
Matchday Programme
Get your Derby County matchday programme 'The Ram' - with an exclusive interview with defender Nat Phillips - at Pride Park Stadium on Saturday.
The Ram is sold around the stadium ahead of the game or can be ordered for home delivery.
Find out more by clicking here.
Match Officials
Adam Herczeg will officiate the Championship fixture. He has refereed two games in the second tier this season, and 20 overall in the English pyramid handing out 68 yellow cards and two red cards. Herczeg has refereed the Rams once, in their goalless draw against Exeter City at Pride Park in October 2022.
Robert Hyde and Matthew McGrath will be the assistant referees while Andy Davies will take on the fourth official duties.
RamsTV Coverage
Live audio commentary for all of Derby County’s first team matches in the 2024/25 season - both league and cup fixtures - is available to RamsTV Audio subscribers based both in the UK and Internationally.
Information about RamsTV's Video Live Streaming and other services for this game can be found here.
Highlights & Match Replay
Full match reaction will be available on dcfc.co.uk and the Derby County App shortly after full time, with highlights and a full match replay available from 12am the day following the fixture.
Rams Matchday Experience
Is it your first time visiting Pride Park Stadium to watch Derby County in action? Here's a handy guide to help you along the way with all you need to know!
Find out more information in the Fans' Matchday Guide 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 Supporter 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.
