Derby County are on the road for a second time this week as they travel to the Bet365 Stadium to face Stoke City on Wednesday 28th November, kick-off: 8pm.
Frank Lampard’s side enjoyed an impressive period following the last international break, picking up three wins and a draw in five league games, and they continued their good form on Saturday.
After falling behind early in the game, goals from Harry Wilson and Jack Marriott turned the game on its head as the Rams secured a valuable three points on the road.
Here, dcfc.co.uk has gathered all you need to know ahead of the clash.
TEAM NEWS…
Craig Bryson, Martyn Waghorn and Mason Mount all returned to the matchday squad on Saturday with the latter playing over an hour in the 1-2 win over Sheffield Wednesday. Bryson came on as a second half substitute.
George Evans featured for the Under-23s on Monday night so isn’t expected to return for Wednesday’s game against the Potters but could feature on Saturday against Swansea City.
Jayden Bogle is hopeful of a return after being ruled out of Saturday’s game through illness.
Craig Forsyth, Mason Bennett, Joe Ledley and Marcus Olsson will all be out of action on Wednesday.
WHAT THE BOSS HAD TO SAY…
Speaking to RamsTV, Lampard said: “We will focus on the game as what it is which is a team that are strong in the league. They are not where they want to be in terms of the individuals and players.
“They have a lot of fresh Premier League players from last season and they’ve brought in some big players in the summer so I know we are going to a place that has the manager who was here last season and that is always going to bring an extra edge to it.
“We must focus away from that but we will appreciate the big contingent of away fans like we did at Sheffield Wednesday because it really helps.”
HOW TO SECURE YOUR SEAT…
Tickets for the trip to the Bet365 Stadium have sold out. Rams supporters snapped up their 3,001 tickets for the game and no further tickets have been allocated.
THE LAST MEETING…
Derby County 0-2 Stoke City – FA Cup Fourth Round – 28th January 2012
Derby County exited the FA Cup in the 2011/12 season at the fourth round stage following a home defeat against then-Premier League side Stoke City.
Cameron Jerome gave the Potters into a fifth-minute lead as he netted from close range to put Tony Pulis’ side in the ascendancy. Derby did their best to get back into the game but Stoke made sure of the victory in the final 10 minutes of the game.
Central defender Robert Huth volleyed into the back of the net on 81 minutes as Derby County were eliminated from the competition.
WHO’S THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Darren England will be the man in the middle when Derby County face Stoke City on Wednesday night. He has taken charge of 17 Sky Bet Championship clashes so far this season, showing 58 yellow cards and two red cards.
England last officiated the Rams earlier this season as he handed out five yellow cards in the 0-0 home draw against Blackburn Rovers in September.
Simpson will be assisted by John Flynn and James Mainwaring on the lines, whilst Robert Jones has been appointed as the fourth official.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION…
Can’t make it to the game? RamsTV is the place to catch the very best coverage of the game.
Exclusive interviews with manager Frank Lampard and Scott Malone kick off the build-up to the game, along with RamsTV’s comprehensive Preview Show available from Monday evening.
Rams fans can watch this pre-game content for FREE right here on dcfc.co.uk, via the DCFC App or on Derby County’s official YouTube channel.
Wednesday evening will see Colin Gibson joined LIVE in the RamsTV studio from 7.30pm where he will be joined by former Rams Michael Johnson and Marc Edworthy. Clips, stats, exclusive interviews will help form the basis of a lively studio discussion during the pre-match show.
As this fixture has been selected for live international 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.
Once the final whistle has been blown, RamsTV will be THE place to be get all the best post-match reaction, including interviews with Frank Lampard and his players, as well as comprehensive highlights packages and a full Review Show.
