Derby County will return to Sky Bet Championship action following the second international break when they take onSheffield United at Pride Park Stadium on Saturday, kick-off: 5:30pm.
Frank Lampard’s side will kick off another busy period against the current league leaders, United, and look to build on their impressive home form and here, dcfc.co.uk has gathered all the information you need ahead of the game.
TEAM NEWS…
George Evans will be available for selection after recovering from a knee injury he sustained against Ipswich at the end of August.
Joe Ledley has been ruled out after undergoing a minor hip procedure as has Marcus Olsson who remains out of action.
WHAT THE BOSS HAD TO SAY…
Speaking to RamsTV, Lampard said: “They have got good players, they are a good team and they are used to a way of playing in the last couple of seasons. I have watched them a lot and they have a very good team and are a good unit.
“They are very well managed and they are top for a reason, for the way they have been playing. It will be a fight for us physically because they have a very competitive team, but also in terms of the way they play their football.
“I think they are open, they are expansive with the way they play, and they involve their centre backs in attacking play to a big degree.
“We are very desperate for a win, with our league position and being at home, but also they are a team that are confident and they are flying so let’s see who comes out on top. We will have to be at our best and fully prepared.”
HOW CAN I SECURE MY SEAT…
Not secured your ticket yet ahead of Saturday’s game?
Matchday ticket prices have been confirmed ahead of Derby County’s return to Pride Park Stadium.
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 - £27
Senior Citizens (aged 65+) – £19
Under-18s - £15
2 to 12 Year Olds - £8.50
* Category D & E prices are listed above.
A £1 per ticket booking fee applies when purchasing by either telephone or online.
A £1 increase will be added to the above prices on the day of the game.
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…
The Ram sat down for an exclusive interview with David Nugent ahead of the clash at Pride Park Stadium.
Spanning six pages, we spoke to the striker about how the competition from new additions Jack Marriott and Martyn Waghorn is helping the team, the tremendous support from his family and about being a role model to Derby County Under-18s’ goal machine Jack Stretton.
As ever, The Ram will be jam-packed with news and features and retails at just £3 from around Pride Park Stadium.
THE LAST MEETING…
Derby County 1-1 Sheffield United
Monday 1st January 2018
The Rams and the Blades opened the new year with a share of the points at Pride Park Stadium after the Championship’s leading scorers each added a goal to their tally.
Matej Vydra converted his sixth penalty of the season after George Baldock took fouled Johnny Russell to put Derby ahead at the break.
However, after missed opportunities to double the lead by Russell and Andreas Weimann, United took control and Leon Clarke found the equaliser when he headed in a cross by Clayton Donaldson.
Derby County: Carson; Baird, Keogh, Davies, Forsyth; Huddlestone, Johnson (Winnall, 70), Russell; Vydra (Thorne, 71), Weimann; Nugent (Martin, 81)
Unused Substitutes: Wisdom, Pearce, Bennett, Mitchell
Sheffield United: Moore; Basham, Stearman, O’Connell; Baldock, Lundstram (Lafferty, 90+2), Duffy (Carruthers, 77), Fleck, Stevens; Clarke, Donaldson
Unused Substitutes: Sharp, Wright, Carter-Vickers, Lavery, Blackman
WHO’S THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Oliver Langford will be the man in the middle when Derby County face Sheffield United on Saturday evening.
Langford has taken charge of seven Sky Bet Championship fixtures so far this season, in which he has produced 18 yellow cards and is yet to show a red card. Langford officiated the Rams Carabao Cup Second Round 4-0 victory over Hull City.
Langford will be assisted by Adam Crysell and Robert Hyde on the lines, whilst Ross Joyce has been appointed as the fourth official.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION…
Rams fans can follow all the action on RamsTV as Derby County return to action with a home clash against table-topping Sheffield United this Saturday evening.
Build-up to Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship game has already begun with a comprehensive Preview Show already available to watch now on the club’s website, official app and YouTube channel.
There’s also the chance to watch manager Frank Lampard’s pre-match interview as well as a sit-down chat with Mason Mount about his time away with the senior England team.
Saturday evening will see RamsTV LIVE from 5pm when Owen Bradley will be joined live in the Pride Park studio by former Derby captain Michael Johnson and former Rams and Blades fans’ favourite, Paul Peschisolido. The trio will build-up to kick-off at 5.30pm with clips, stats and exclusive interviews.
As this fixture has been selected for live TV coverage and due to international broadcasting rights, RamsTV will only be able to broadcast the match live in select countries, although a live audio stream of the game will also be available. Please click here for more information.
For the full RamsTV schedule, click here.
