Darren Bond will take charge of Derby County's 2017/18 Sky Bet Championship fixture at home to Sheffield United on New Year's Day.


Bond has overseen 22 games so far this season, producing a total of 78 yellow cards and two reds.

He has already taken charge of two Rams games this season; the 5-0 home victory against Hull City in September and the 1-1 draw at Fulham in November.

Bond will be assisted by Mark Jones and Adam Matthews on the lines, whilst Karl Evans has been appointed as the Fourth Official.