3/1 To Win
Getting back to winning ways is Derby County’s challenge this weekend when they take on Burton Albion in the second home game in four days.
The Rams will also be looking to cement their position in the top six and ahead of the visit of the Brewers, dcfc.co.uk has collated all the information you need ahead of Derby’s second league ever meeting at Pride Park Stadium with the Brewers.
WHAT’S THE LATEST TEAM NEWS
Gary Rowett has a clean bill of health to choose from ahead of Derby’s clash with the Brewers.
Both Bradley Johnson and Sam Winnall have returned from their respective hamstring and ankle injuries and will be in contention for a place in the matchday squad.
On another note, Jason Shackell, Mason Bennett and Darren Bent will all step up their bid for first team football, with all three looking likely to feature in tonight’s Under-23 Premier League Cup fixture against Middlesbrough.
WHAT THE BOSS HAD TO SAY?
Rowett told RamsTV: “Burton will come here and make it very difficult for us, they’ve done well away from home this season, people forget that.
“They’ll be scrapping for their lives, so we’ll respect that, it’s a sign of respect to our team and the ability that we’ve got, that they want to limit our space and we have to find a different and better way to break teams down.
“You have to be patient, sometimes you have to pass backwards, that’s just the way when you’re trying to look for openings.
“We’ve just got to make sure that we hold our nerve regardless of the scoreline, we need to make the right decisions as the game goes on.”
ONE TO WATCH
An integral part of Burton meteoric rise though the league system, Lucas Akins has been an integral part of the Brewer’s success since joining in 2014.
With the ability to play on the wing or as a central striker, Akins has played for Burton over 100 times and has found the back of the net on 29 occasions in all competitions.
A product of the Huddersfield Town Academy, the tricky forward has also played for Hamilton Academical, Tranmere Rovers and Stevenage on a permanent basis.
With 22 appearances already this season in all competitions, Akins is a player highly-rated by Nigel Clough and is one to watch out for when the Rams take on the Brewers this weekend.
HOW DO I SECURE MY SEAT
The matchday ticket prices have been confirmed for Derby County’s Sky Bet Championship encounter against Burton Albion this afternoon (3pm kick-off).
Ticket prices are increased on the day of a game, so pre-purchasing prior to matchdays is recommended.
Tickets are available for Derby County supporters from:
Adults - £29
Senior Citizens (aged 65+) – £21
Under-18s - £17
2 to 12 Year Olds - £10.50
* Category D & E prices are listed above.
For matchday ticket enquiries and purchases, please visit the Ticket Office at Pride Park Stadium or call 0871 472 1884 (option 1).
Alternatively, supporters can also buy tickets online right here on dcfc.co.uk.
* Calls cost 13p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge.
WHAT’S TO COME IN THE RAM
Returning forward Darren Bent sat down for an in-depth interview with our official matchday programme ahead of this weekend’s meeting with Burton Albion.
The 33-year-old took time out to talk through his return to fitness, his goalscoring career, his relationship with Fabio Capello and his recent media work amongst a number of other topics.
Jam-packed with more exclusive features and content, supporters, as ever, can purchase a copy of our award-winning official matchday programme, which retails at just £3 from all around Pride Park Stadium.
Click here for a review of what else you can expect to find in our latest edition of The Ram.
WHAT HAPPENED LAST TIME?
DERBY COUNTY 0-0 BURTON ALBION
Tuesday 21st February 2017
Derby County’s ’s first-ever competitive home game with Burton Albion ended in deep frustration as the Brewers did everything in the power to claim a goalless draw at Pride Park Stadium.
The Rams spent large periods of the fixture camped inside the visitors’ half, but were ultimately unable to find a way past Nigel Clough’s dogged outfit.
Darren Bent had Derby’s best chance, scooping an effort over the crossbar from two-yards out, whilst David Nugent lashed at a late opportunity to be the last-gasp hero.
Derby County: Carson, Christie, Keogh (C), Pearce, Olsson; de Sart, Butterfield, Hughes; Ince, Anya (Camara, 56), Bent
Substitutes not used: Mitchell, Shackell, Johnson, Vydra, Olsson
Burton Albion: McLaughlin, Naylor, Turner, Mousinho (C), Flanagan; Varney (O’Grady, 78), Christensen, Palmer, Irvine (Murphy, 46), Dyer; Woodrow (Sordell, 55)
Substitutes not used: Bywater, Barker, Williamson, Miller
Attendance: 31,081 (2,656 away supporters)
WHO’S THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE?
David Coote has been appointed to take charge of Derby County’s Sky Bet Championship home clash with Burton Albion this weekend, kick-off: 3pm.
Coote has officiated 11 games so far this term across the EFL, from which he has produced 42 yellow cards.
This will be the first time that he has officiated a Rams game this season – his last game back in December 2016 when he was the man in the middle for Derby’s 1-0 win at Queens Park Rangers.
In total, Coote has taken charge of eight matches involving Derby ahead of the weekend, of which they have claimed five wins, two draws and lost just once.
Coote will be assisted by Shaun Hudson and Billy Smallwood on the lines, whilst Graham Salisbury has been appointed as the fourth official.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION
Former Derby forward Paul Peschisolido is set to be the special guest in the RamsTV studio for Matchday Live and he’s sure to recount some fond memories of his time playing for Derby and of managing Burton.
Supporters based outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland will be able to watch every kick of the action Derby welcome Nigel Clough’s Brewers side.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming up on RamsTV:
FRIDAY
- Pre-Match Press Conference (LIVE) (8.45am approx.) – Head over to our Facebook page to watch Gary Rowett’s pre-match press conference live from the Training Centre.
- Burton Albion Preview Show (6pm) - Owen Bradley is joined by former Rams defenders Shane Nicholson and Marc Edworthy to look ahead to Saturday afternoon’s clash with the Brewers.
- Matchday Live: Derby County U23s Vs Middlesbrough U23s (6.45pm) – Live coverage of the young Rams’ Premier League Cup clash with Boro at St George’s Park, with pre-match build up, half-time analysis and post-match reaction (Kick-off 7pm) Head to live streaming page by clicking here.
SATURDAY
- Matchday Live: Derby County U18s Vs Everton U18s (11.50am) – Warm up for the main event on Saturday by watching the Rams’ in-form Under-18s take on Everton, LIVE from the Training Centre.
- Matchday Live: Derby County v Burton Albion (14.15pm) - Owen Bradley will be joined by Michael Johnson and Paul Peschisolido for live build-up to the Rams’ home clash with Burton. Broadcast LIVE from the RamsTV studio at Pride Park the show will feature stats, analysis and an exclusive pre-match interview with Gary Rowett.
- International RamsTV subscribers will be able to watch the full game with live commentary and half-time and full-time analysis from the RamsTV studio.
- Facebook Live: Burton Albion (17.30pm approx.) - Owen Bradley will be joined live on our official Facebook page with former Ram, Shane Nicholson, as they share your thoughts and answer your questions following the game against the Brewers.
SUNDAY
- Full Match Highlights: Derby County Vs Burton Albion (12pm) - RamsTV will have all the goals, incidents and key match action from the match the day before.
- Matchday Relived: Derby County Vs Burton Albion (6pm) - Finish off your weekend by watching RamsTV’s full coverage of Saturday afternoon’s match, including pre-game build-up, full match action, half time and full-time analysis and post-match reaction.
MONDAY
- Burton Albion Review Show (6pm) - Owen Bradley, Roger Davies and Marc Edworthy will review all the key talking points from Saturday’s game against Burton Albion.
The RamsTV streaming service is available to all supporters who register on dcfc.co.uk.
To access the full RamsTV streaming service will cost the following:
First-Team Match Streaming (outside UK) - £110 annual subscription or £12.50 per month
First-Team Audio Commentary (worldwide) - £45 annual subscription or £5 per month
First-Team Pay Per Game - Match Streaming (outside UK) - £5 for the individual game
A link to packages can be found here.
The two premium services are in addition to the regular pre-match and post-match interviews on RamsTV.
Supporters will also be able to follow all of the action, as usual, across our social media channels.
We will be providing behind the scenes content across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, where we will also provide a blow-by-blow account of proceedings at Pride Park Stadium.
