Keith Stroud has been appointed as the Match Referee for Derby County's Sky Bet Championship fixture at home to Cardiff City on Saturdya (12:30pm kick-off).

Stroud has overseen 32 games so far this season in all competitions, showing 142 yellow cards and five red cards.

His last Derby match was the 0-0 draw at Barnsley towards the end of last season, while the game will be his first at Pride Park Stadium since the 1-0 win over Wigan Athletic in October 2019.

Stroud will be assisted by Jonathan Hunt and Sam Lewis on the lines, whilst Paul Howard has been appointed as the fourth official.