3/1 To Win
Derby County return to Pride Park Stadium on Saturday
afternoon when they face Blackburn Rovers in their latest 2020/21 Sky Bet Championship fixture (3pm kick-off).
Phillip
Cocu's side will be looking to bounce back from back-to-back defeats to Reading and Luton Town in their opening two league games get their
first points of the season on the board.
dcfc.co.uk has gathered all the information you will need to know ahead of Saturday's clash.
RAMSTV STREAMING INFORMATION…
Saturday's Championship fixture is available to watch LIVE on RamsTV from the comfort of your own home.
Saturday’s game will be available to watch LIVE in the United Kingdom, and in Dark Market areas internationally, on RamsTV via dcfc.co.uk or through the Official Derby County App, which is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
All current 2020/21 Season Ticket Holders - and those that purchase before Sunday 4th October 2020 - have access to live RamsTV streaming for all home league games whilst access to fixtures is restricted, including games shown by the EFL’s domestic broadcast partner Sky Sports, and up to seven midweek away games. Away weekend games are NOT included with this offer.
Streaming passes for a one-off pay-per-view are also available, at the EFL-set prices of £10 in the United Kingdom.
Unfortunately, as this game has been selected by the EFL to be shown internationally via Pitch International, pay-per-view viewing is not available to supporters based outside the United Kingdom - except for Dark Market areas.
Details on Dark Market areas can be found by clicking here.
Supporters can buy their pay-per-view access to the game by clicking here.
Here’s all the details you need to know about RamsTV streaming ahead of Saturday’s game:
How To Watch As A Season Ticket Holder - I Have Redeemed My Code
All Season Ticket Holders were sent a new code to watch live home games on RamsTV ahead of the 2020/21 season. Any codes used from the 2019/20 campaign will NOT work for the 2020/21 season.
If you have redeemed your code for the 2020/21 season already, you do not need to do anything else.
All you need to do on the day of the game is login to your account to watch the Blackburn Rovers fixture.
How To Watch As A Season Ticket Holder – I Haven’t Redeemed My Code
All Season Ticket Holders were sent a new code to watch live home games on RamsTV ahead of the start of the 2020/21 Sky Bet Championship season. If you have not redeemed your 2020/21 voucher code, you are requested to do so as soon as possible.
If you already have an account with dcfc.co.uk and viewed streams via RamsTV last season, all you need to do is log-in and redeem your code. If you have forgotten your password, please click here. If you do not have a website account, register here and make sure your name, address and FanID match what we have on record for you.
Once you have redeemed the voucher code, you will be able to login to your account and watch the Blackburn Rovers fixture.
Click here to redeem your code.
Please Note: Derby County emails are sent from [email protected] Your email provider may not have this listed as a ‘safe sender’ address. Please add this address to your safe sender’s list to ensure that you receive emails from the club. If you have purchased a Season Ticket after 11th September, you will be sent your code ahead of this weekend's game.
How To Watch - I Am Planning On Buying A Season Ticket This Week
Any supporters that purchase a 2020/21 Season Ticket before 12pm on Friday 25th September will receive a RamsTV voucher code via email before Saturday’s game, which will need to be redeemed prior to streaming.
If you have not received this code by the cut-off point listed, please email [email protected].
Please check all folders in your email inbox including your junk mail. We will only be to assist if you include your full name, FanID and post code.
Click here to redeem your code.
How To Buy Pay Per View Access - I Have A Website Account
Supporters that have watched live match coverage on RamsTV previously and wish to buy pay-per-view access need to login to their account on dcfc.co.uk to purchase the Blackburn Rovers fixture.
Please click here if you have forgotten your password.
How To Buy Pay Per View Access - I Don’t Have A Website Account
If you are an existing supporter without a website account, you will need your 8-digit Fan ID, Name, Address, Postcode and a valid email address not already registered with an account.
Please click here to create an account with dcfc.co.uk. Once an account is created, you will be able to purchase pay-per-view access on dcfc.co.uk.
I Am An Overseas Subscriber - Can I Watch The Game?
Overseas RamsTV subscribers that have purchased a monthly subscription package for the 2020/21, under EFL rules, are unable to watch this match as it has been selected for International Broadcast by Pitch International.
Supporters based in Dark Market areas can watch the match as normal.
Is There Anything I Need To Ensure I Do Ahead Of Watching The Game?
Supporters watching on RamsTV are advised to ensure their current details are registered with dcfc.co.uk.
Content will be available from earlier in the day before the RamsTV Matchday Live show begins at 2:30pm, to provide fans with comprehensive and unrivalled coverage.
In addition, please ensure the following:
* You know your Derby County 8-digit Fan ID
* Your account details with dcfc.co.uk are up to date
* You know your email address registered with dcfc.co.uk
* You know your account password registered with dcfc.co.uk
* You have redeemed your RamsTV voucher code
* You are logged into your account well in advance of kick-off to avoid potential matchday streaming issues
* You are logged in as early as possible so support queries can be resolved in good time before kick-off. Last minute queries may result in missing the start of the match
What Can I Expect From The RamsTV Matchday Live Show?
The RamsTV Matchday Live show, amongst other things, includes the following:
* Full match streamed LIVE and in HD
* A multi-camera mix covering all the action
* Instant and multi-angle replays
* Full match commentary with expert analysis
* Match graphics
* A full 30-minute pre-match show with interviews, exclusive features, and lively studio discussion
* Expert half-time and post-match analysis
I Am A Monthly Subscriber For Audio Commentary – Can I Listen To The Game?
Worldwide monthly subscribers for access to live audio commentary, provided by BBC Radio Derby, will be able to listen to the game as normal.
Audio commentary subscriptions can be purchased by clicking here.
Got A Question?
Head over to dcfc.co.uk's FAQs relating to RamsTV live streams, by clicking here.
For any additional queries relating to login and account creation on dcfc.co.uk, please email [email protected].
RAMSTV ACCOUNT QUESTIONS…
For any queries relating to login and account creation on dcfc.co.uk, please email [email protected].
OTHER RAMSTV INFORMATION…
Listen Live
Audio commentary is available worldwide, as normal, as part of the £5 per month subscription package which can be purchased here.
Highlights
Match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship fixture will be available on RamsTV from 1am on Sunday.
Full Match Replay
RamsTV subscribers based outside the UK and Republic of Ireland will be able to watch the entire game from 1am on Sunday, as part of their £12.50 per month subscription which can be purchased here.
Warm-Up + Added Time
RamsTV’s regular Facebook Live shows, presented by Owen Bradley, will be shown as normal on Saturday.
The Warm-Up will begin on Derby County’s Facebook page on Saturday morning to preview the game, while Added Time will go live on Facebook shortly after the final whistle to review the match and provide post-game analysis.
TEAM NEWS…
Striker Jack Marriott (ankle) and winger Kamil Jozwiak (knee) are expected to be fit after taking part in training towards the end of this week.
The pair picked up injuries in the second half of last weekend’s 2-1 defeat at Luton Town, but they are not deemed to be as bad as first feared.
Centre-back Mike te Wierik is available again after serving a one-match following his red card in the Rams’ Carabao Cup Second Round tie against Preston North End last week.
Duane Holmes has recovered from a minor muscle problem and could return to the matchday squad.
Martyn Waghorn (calf), Tom Lawrence (shoulder) and Krystian Bielik (knee) remain sidelined and recent signing Jordon Ibe is still building up his match fitness after signing for the club this week.
PRE-MATCH THOUGHTS…
Speaking to RamsTV ahead of Saturday's game, Derby boss Phillip Cocu said: "It is always important to get points on the board because, like we said last season, if you win a few games you can play positive good football and we try to do that in every game.
“You have to combine that with good results as well. Two defeats in a row in the league means there is a little bit more pressure for the next game.
“We need to make sure we play on the front foot and keep being creative and create the same amount of opportunities that we did in our last game at Luton.
“That is a positive development, but we cannot sit down
and relax. We have to push more and push harder to get a win. You must put up a
fight every game in the Championship. We have to make sure the details are in
our favour and we get a positive result.”
More pre-match comments from Derby's manager and defender Nathan Byrne can be found across dcfc.co.uk and also on RamsTV.
SUBSTITUTE RULES…
A temporary matchday rule was put in place for the final nine games of the 2019/20 season, following the resumption of the season after a three-month suspension, when it came to substitutes in games.
Clubs were allowed to make up to five changes over the course of 90 minutes from a possible nine players.
This has now reverted back to the traditional three substitutions being allowed for the 2020/21 campaign, with seven substitutes permitted to be named.
GOAL LINE TECHNOLOGY…
Goal line technology is, once again, being used at all Sky Bet Championship matches during the 2020/21 season.
The system was introduced for the start of the 2017/18 campaign and is now entering its fourth full season in the division.
WHO’S THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Andy Woolmer will be the man in the middle at Pride Park Stadium on Saturday.
Woolmer, who oversaw 34 games in total during the 2019/20 campaign and recorded 91 yellow cards and four reds, has taken charge of one game so far this season in the EFL.
Over
the course of last season Woolmer was in charge of two Derby fixtures
in the Championship, with his last being the 1-0 home win over Hull City in January of this year.
Woolmer will be assisted by Bhupinder Gill and Rob Smith on the lines, whilst Mark Jones has been appointed as the fourth official.
STAY AT HOME…
Derby County is continuing to urge supporters to stay away from stadiums when matches are played, with the UK Government advice remaining the same relating to playing behind-closed-doors at this time in the 2020/21 season.
Matches are still being played behind-closed-doors with the safety of supporters, club personnel and the frontline services remaining the principle priority at this time.
Consequently, supporters will not be permitted entry to any area of the stadium and extra security measures around the immediate area including car parks will be in place when staging matches.
Supporters are also urged to maintain social distancing guidelines and avoid congregating outside stadiums or gathering to watch matches, as part of a new campaign message: ‘When we play, please stay away’ ahead of all EFL matches.
The club and the Derbyshire Constabulary are united in one message to fans - support the Rams and 'Watch From Home'.
