James Bell has been appointed as the Match Referee for Derby County's Carabao Cup Round One tie against Salford City at Pride Park Stadium on Tuesday (7:45pm kick-off).


Bell took charge of 31 games during the 2020/21 season, producing a total of 85 yellow cards and nine red cards.

This will be his first-ever match featuring Derby after only stepping up from National League level for the start of the 2020/21 campaign.

He will be assisted by Declan Ford and Conor Brown on the lines, whilst Christopher Sarginson has been appointed as the fourth official.