The EFL have confirmed some key dates for Derby County supporters to make a note of ahead of the start of the 2022/23 campaign.


The new season will see the Rams playing in League One, the third tier of English football, for the first time since the 1980s.

After battling to overcome a hefty 21-point deduction in the 2021/22 season, Wayne Rooney’s side were unable to preserve the club’s Championship status despite their very best efforts.

The EFL have confirmed when Derby will discover their fixtures for the 2022/23 campaign, as well as when it will start and end - plus the match dates for EFL hosted cup competitions.

2022/23 Fixture Release Day

Thursday 23rd June 2022

2022/23 EFL Start And End Dates

Season start (regular season) – 30th July 2022

Final day (regular season) – 6th May 2023

2022/23 EFL Play-Off Dates

Sky Bet League Two – Saturday 27th May 2023

Sky Bet League One – Sunday 28th May 2023

Sky Bet Championship – Monday 29th May 2023

2022/23 Carabao Cup Match Dates

The following fixtures, excluding the Finals, will take place the week commencing the specified dates.

Round One – 10th August 2022

Round Two – 24th August 2022

Round Three – 9th November 2022

Round Four – 21st December 2022

Quarter-Final – 11th January 2023

Semi-Final First Leg – 25th January 2023

Semi-Final Second Leg – 1st February 2023

Final – 26th February 2023

2022/23 Papa John’s Trophy Match Dates

The following fixtures, excluding the Finals, will take place the week commencing the specified dates.

Group Game One – 31st August 2022

Group Game Two – 21st September 2022

Group Game Three – 19th October 2022

Round Two – 30th November 2022

Round Three – 14th December 2022

Quarter-Final – 11th January 2023

Semi-Final – 1st February 2023

Final – 19th March 2023