Derby County will round off a run of four successive home fixtures at Pride Park Stadium when they host Plymouth Argyle in Sky Bet League One on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
In the lead-up to the game getting underway, dcfc.co.uk has brought together all the key information you need to know…
Team News
Captain Curtis Davies remains out of action after injuring his quad muscle in training last month. The 37-year-old centre-back has been out of action for almost a month and is close to returning to full training.
Central defender James Chester is making steady progress after missing all of Derby's matches so far this season due to an achilles issue. The defender featured twice during pre-season following his arrival from Stoke City in July but is yet to make a competitive appearance for the Rams. He is not yet back in training but is upping his workload.
Goalkeeper Joseph Anang, who joined the club from West Ham United on a season-long loan deal last month, picked up an arm injury in training recently and is set to be out of action until the end of September or early October.
Midfielder Korey Smith is set to miss out after suffering an injury to his toe after coming off the bench in the 2-1 home success against Peterborough United last weekend and is expected to return to action next weekend.
After joining on a season-long loan deal from Championship side Sheffield United on Transfer Deadline Day, Liam Rosenior must decide if he is to include forward William Osula in the matchday squad or allow him to have more time on the training ground with his new team-mates before bringing him into the fold.
Manager Views
Interim Manager Liam Rosenior sat down with RamsTV
in the lead-up to Saturday's game as Derby go in search of a fourth successive win on home turf in the league this season.
He said:
"This is another big test for us, just like Peterborough was
last weekend and we came through that with flying colours. Plymouth are a very
good team and they are well coached, which is reflected in their points total
already. They’ve made some good recruitment and have a long-term plan that is visible.
We have to maintain our preparation and professionalism. We’ve had a tough
start in terms of the matches we’ve played at home this year against some
strong sides, but it has been a real benchmark to see where we are at in this
league. It has been a learning experience for us all; it is one thing watching
matches but being involved in them is totally different. I feel we have the ingredients
for a successful season and we’re on the right track, but we want to keep it
going."
From The Dressing Room
Midfielder Max Bird caught up with RamsTV to preview this weekend's clash to round off a run of four successive matches on home turf.
He said: "Our home form has been brilliant. We can still play much better football
and aren’t the finished article because we have a lot to improve on -
and we keep working on that on the training pitch. It’s those little
details that are going to help us. It was another good performance on
Tuesday night from the team against Grimsby and we need to keep raising
our levels. We want to be promoted as champions of this league, that’s
what we have to aim for. When we’re on a good run, we can’t get
complacent and if we’re not scoring goals, we can’t get down about that.
It’s something that we keep working on. We’ll keep focused, keep our
heads down and keep going. Every match is tough in this league. We’re in
a good place at the minute and are scoring goals. We’re enjoying it as a
team, we’re playing well together but there’s a lot more to improve on."
Match Officials
Ollie Yates has been
appointed as the Match Referee for Saturday's game at Pride Park Stadium.
Yates oversaw 28 matches in all competitions last season, showing 95 yellow cards and four reds, while he was also in charge of Derby's Carabao Cup Round One tie against Barrow in the 2020/21 season.
He will be assisted by Stephen Wade and Anthony Moore on the lines, whilst Declan Bourne has been appointed as the fourth official.
Ticket Information
There's still time to secure your seat for Saturday's game at Pride Park Stadium - but don't leave it until the last minute!
Ticket Prices
Behind Goal
£5 - Child (Age 6-12)
£10 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£15 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£20 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£15 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
Corner
£6 - Child (Age 6-12)
£12 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£18 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£24 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£18 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
Sideline
£7 - Child (Age 6-12)
£14 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£21 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£28 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£21 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
Please Note: Proof of age may be requested on entry for age-related concession tickets. Infants, Children and Juniors aged 2-15 must be accompanied by an individual aged 18+/Parent/Guardian. Disabled Supporters’ information is available by Clicking Here.
Off Sale Dates
Tickets will go off sale ONLINE two hours prior to kick off
Tickets will go off sale via TELEPHONE one hour prior to kick off
Tickets will go off sale IN-PERSON 15 minutes after kick off
How To Buy
Online (Subject to £1 per ticket Booking Fee and available up to
TWO hours before kick-off)
Visit dcfc.co.uk and click ‘TICKETS’ then, under the ‘TICKETS’ section, click ‘HOME TICKETS’.
Use your Fan ID and password to log into the system. If there’s an issue, click the ‘forgot password’ link on the login page. If the issue persists, email [email protected].
Phone (Subject to £1 per ticket Booking Fee and available up
to ONE hour before kick-off)
Call 0871 472 1884 * between 10am-4pm on Monday-Saturday and select Option 1. Ensure your contact details are readily available including Fan ID, Full Name, Full Address and Date of Birth.
Tickets can either be posted up to 72 hours before matchday and are subject to £2 per Transaction Postage Fee or can collected from the Ticket Office, presented by Seat Geek, which is open 10am-4pm from Monday to Saturday and at least THREE hours before kick-off and up to half-time on home matchdays.
* 0871 numbers are charged at 13p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.
In Person (No Booking Fee)
The Ticket Office, presented by Seat Geek, is open from 10am-4pm between Monday and Saturday and at least THREE hours before kick-off and up to half-time on home matchdays.
For all other ticket-related enquiries, please contact: [email protected].
Matchday Programme
The Ram is back for its fourth league edition of the 2022/23 season at the weekend.
And what better way to savour the spine-tingling atmosphere once again than with a treasured copy of ‘The Ram’ in hand?
The club has teamed up with Ignition Publications to bring the programme back for the first time since the 2019/20 season and there is no more fitting accompaniment to a matchday than The Ram, which is packed with exclusive interviews, content, statistics and insight.
The A5-size 52-page perfect-bound editions will be available to purchase around the ground for £3, but you can also reserve every league edition from the campaign via a seasonal subscription with Ignition Publications, with details available below.
The fourth edition of the season features an exclusive interview with forward Tom Barkhuizen, who talks about his summer switch to the Rams and how he believes there's some much potential to unlock in the Derby squad.
This weekend's edition of The Ram includes:
* Tom Barkhuizen exclusive interview
* Interim Manager Liam Rosenior's latest column, where he discusses the latest Derby news
* Captain's verdict from Curtis Davies, who reflects on last week's win over Peterborough
* The latest look at some of the most memorable moments in the first 25 years of Pride Park Stadium
* A view from the press bench in the form of Derby Telegraph’s Leigh Curtis
* The latest news from the Derby County Academy, including the Under-21s and Under-18s
* A quick round-up of the latest Club and Ticketing news
* A focus on the latest from Derby County Community Trust
* A round-up of the latest Derby County Women news following the recent start of their new campaign
* An in-depth look at the threat Plymouth Argyle will pose the Rams
Order Your Copy Of The Ram
You can pre-order your copy of The Ram, or subscribe for the season, from the club’s official publishing partners Ignition Sports Media by visiting ignitionsportsmedia.com/products/derby-county-full-season-subscription-2022-23.
The package covers all 23 of Derby’s home League One fixtures, starting this weekend, but subscribers will only pay for 22 editions meaning this is the cheapest way of staying up to date with your beloved club if you can’t make every game.
The treasured issues will be produced to a schedule that allows for a first-class mail out on the Friday before a weekend fixture, with midweek editions despatched on the day of the game, but this is not a pre-event delivery service.
The price to reserve this collection of memorabilia is £115, including post and packaging, or you can spread the cost by signing up to a half-season subscription for £64 until 2023 for the first 12 games.
Subscriptions do not include any additional domestic cup or play-off matches, which must be purchased separately.
* Please note that this subscription is not for supporters Overseas, but an Overseas Bundle is available for all editions for 2022/23 which will be despatched by international tracked courier on two occasions during the season.
Broadcast Information
Domestic Streaming
Saturday’s match is NOT available for live domestic streaming under the EFL’s streaming rights.
The domestic market comprises United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.
International Streaming
All League One matches may be streamed outside of the domestic market irrespective of whether they have been selected for broadcast.
This means that they will be available both on a Match-by-Match basis and for monthly subscribers.
To buy the match as a Match-by-Match fixture, for £10 per match, or to subscribe to RamsTV on a monthly basis for £19.99 per month, click here.
Audio Commentary
Live audio commentary, provided by BBC Radio Derby, is available online ONLY on dcfc.co.uk.
A monthly audio subscription pass is available for £5 per month and purchases can be made by clicking here.
