Derby County's pre-season schedule can now be confirmed with the calendar shaping up nicely ahead of 2009/10.

Preparations for Nigel Clough's first full campaign in charge will include a series of games against domestic opposition culminating in the visit of Stoke City to Pride Park Stadium on Saturday August 1.

The Derbyshire Centenary Cup match against Chesterfield has been restored to the schedule and takes place at Saltergate on Saturday July 18.

And reserve/under-21 games have also been lined up against non-league Arnold Town, Belper Town, Matlock Town and Alfreton Town.

The players return for pre-season training on July 1 and get their friendlies underway ten days later at the Pirelli Stadium against Burton Albion.

And a tour of the West Country takes in games at Yeovil Town, Torquay United and Exeter City.

The full list is:

Saturday July 11 - Burton Albion away, 3pm
Tuesday July 14 - Arnold Town away, 7.45pm
Saturday July 18 - Chesterfield away, 3pm
Monday July 20 - Belper Town away, 7.45pm
Tuesday July 21, Yeovil Town away, 7.45pm
Thursday July 23, Torquay United away, 7.45pm
Saturday July 25, Exeter City away, 3pm
Monday July 27, Matlock Town away, 7.45pm
Tuesday July 28, Notts County away, 7.45pm
Friday July 31, Alfreton Town away, 7.45pm
Saturday August 1, Stoke City home, 1pm

Derby County's 2009/10 season ticket holders will receive a free ticket to the Stoke game as part of their package.

Ticketing and admission details will be announced for all games in due course.

The 2009/10 Football League season gets underway on Saturday August 8.