Oliver Langford will take charge of Derby County's 2017/18 Sky Bet Championship opener at Sunderland.

Gary Rowett's side will get the new campaign underway at the Stadium of Light on Friday 4th August 2017, 7:45pm kick-off.

Langford oversaw 44 games last season in all competitions, producing a total of 129 yellow cards and five reds.

His last Derby game was the 3-0 home win over Rotherham United last November.

Langford will be assisted by Mark Russell and Steven Meredith on the lines, whilst Stephen Martin has been appointed as the Fourth Official.

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