After securing back-to-back home victories, Derby County will make two trips to Hull City this week. The first on Tuesday in Round Two of the Carabao Cup, kick-off: 7:45pm.
Frank Lampard’s side will look to move on in the competition when they come up against Nigel Adkins’ men, and dcfc.co.uk has put together everything you need to know ahead of the game against the Tigers.
TEAM NEWS…
Tom Huddlestone and Scott Malone could feature in the Carabao Cup clash after recovering from their respective injuries.
Huddlestone is yet to feature this season after picking up an injury towards the end of pre-season.
The game will come too soon, however, for Curtis Davies and Harry Wilson as they continue to work towards fitness. Jayden Bogle and Joe Ledley are also set to miss out after they were forced off in the win over Preston.
WHAT DID MORRIS HAVE TO SAY?
Speaking to RamsTV ahead of the Carabao Cup clash, assistant manager Jody Morris said: “It’s a hectic schedule at the moment and I like it.
“We’re still building here and it’s a long process for all of us.
“With the games coming thick and fast at the moment it gives you the opportunity to not only look at different personnel but different tactical problems or challenges too.”
On Nigel Adkins' Hull, Morris added: “We know, especially with teams in the Championship, any team can beat another on their day. We won’t be taking any team lightly, whether they are in the league below, the league above or from our division.
“Every opponent deserves respect and we know we’ll have to be on our game if we are going to have a chance of progressing.”
HOW DO I SECURE MY SEAT?
Derby County supporters who have yet to purchase their ticket for tonight’s Carabao Cup fixture will be able to gain entry on the night at the KCOM Stadium.
The club were provided with 812 tickets for the fixture. The remaining tickets are on sale to all Rams supporters from 6:30pm at Pitch Side Bar next to turnstiles 1-5.
All tickets will be £9 (cash only).
No concession prices are available for this fixture.
Supporters under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or above. Under 2s are not permitted entry to the stadium.
THE LAST MEETING…
Hull City 0-0 Derby County
Tuesday 26th December 2017
In their second meeting last season, following the Rams’ 5-0 victory in their first, Derby and Hull drew 0-0 at the KCOM Stadium.
The Boxing Day result extended Derby’s unbeaten run on the road to eight games.
The teams traded chances early on, but neither could break the deadlock. After just 25 seconds, Andreas Weimann and Matej Vydra combined to find David Nugent in the area but his well-struck shot from an angle was beaten away by Allan McGregor.
Minutes later, Kamil Grosicki sent a cross over to an unmarked Jon Toral but his header from close-range went wide.
Both ‘keepers were called into action late in the game with Carson making a comfortable save from 20 yards out, whilst McGregor grabbed Nugent’s effort from the same distance.
Hull City: McGregor; Tomori, Dawson, Hector, Aina; Stewart, Larsson; Toral (Bowen, 63) Irvine, Grosicki (Henriksen, 90+5); Dicko (Diomande, 85).
Unused Substitutes: Marshall, Batty, Clark, Clackstone
Derby County: Carson; Baird, Keogh, Davies, Forsyth; Huddlestone, Ledley (Russell, 82); Weimann, Vydra (Thorne, 65), Johnson (Lawrence, 57); Nugent.
Unused Substitutes: Martin, Wisdom, Winnall, Mitchell
WHO’S THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE?
Oliver Langford will be the man in the middle when Frank Lampard’s men travel to Hull tonight.
Langford has taken charge of four EFL fixtures so far this season, brandishing seven yellow cards and one red card.
He took charge of three of Derby’s games last term - the season opener against Sunderland that ended in a 1-1 draw, the Rams’ away win against Ipswich Town and a goalless draw with Millwall.
Langford will be assisted by Akil Howson and Shaun Hudson on the lines, whilst Andy Haines has been appointed as the fourth official.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION…
Due to Carabao Cup international broadcasting rights, RamsTV will be unable to broadcast the match live although a live audio stream of the game will be available to RamsTV subscribers.
Here’s a full rundown on what’s coming up on RamsTV:
ALREADY ONLINE
- Pre-Match Interview – Derby’s Assistant Manager Jody Morris sat down with RamsTV to discuss the cup tie against the Tigers.
TUESDAY
- The Review Show: Preston (6pm) - Owen Bradley and former Ram Marc Edworthy review Saturday’s league match with Preston before discussing Tuesday night’s cup game with Hull.
- Matchday Live: Hull City (7.30pm) - Owen Bradley will be joined by former Rams skipper Michael Johnson as they look ahead to kick-off at 7.45pm. As always, the pre-match show is free to watch through dcfc.co.uk and the Derby County app.
- Post-Match Extra (22:00pm approx.) – Owen Bradley and Michael Johnson will be live on the club’s official Facebook page to hear what fans have to say about the result at Hull. The show also provides the chance to hear the post-match thoughts of Rams manager Frank Lampard.
THURSDAY
- Match Highlights: Hull City – Extended Highlights of the midweek cup clash with Hull covering all the key incidents from the match.
- Matchday Relived: Hull City – Watch a full RamsTV production of the entirety of the game from the Tuesday night at the KCOM stadium.
- The Preview Show: Hull City – Owen Bradley and guests analyse the cup clash with Hull before previewing Saturday’s league clash against the same side.
Full details of RamsTV streaming options can be found here.
