Derby County will face Manchester City Under-21s at Pride Park Stadium on Tuesday night in
their final Papa Johns Trophy Northern Section Group F fixture of the
2022/23 season - and know a win either in normal time or via penalties following a draw will see them reach the knockout stages (7pm 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
Striker James Collins is available for selection and could feature as his three match ban, for his red card in the 2-1 home defeat to Port Vale earlier this month, only applies to Sky Bet League One fixtures.
Midfielder Conor Hourihane was not involved in the 3-0 victory at Accrington Stanley on Tuesday after injuring his calf in training last week. The Republic of Ireland international is not expected to feature in midweek, with the key focus on having him back in the squad for the Friday night trip to Ipswich Town.
Defender Craig Forsyth was absent from the matchday squad for Saturday’s 3-0 success at Accrington Stanley owing to illness, so he will have his situation monitored with a view to returning to the squad.
Goalkeeper Joseph Anang remains out of action as he waits for the
green light to return to training after injuring his arm in training
only days after joining the club on loan from West Ham United in August.
Coaching Staff Views
First Team Coach Matt Hamshaw spoke to the media on Monday afternoon to preview the Rams' final Papa Johns Trophy Northern Section - Group F fixture.
He said: "We know that if we win that we’re through to the next round, it is as
simple as that. This will be a good test for us and it is a chance to
use the squad again and get the minutes up for some of the lads that
need them, especially if they’re needed in the next few weeks. We also
want to implement a few more things that we’ve been working on in
training. We prepare for each game the same so we are preparing for this
one against Manchester City’s Under-21s in the same way we will get
ready for Ipswich Town on Friday. We are not disrespectful to
competitions or our opponents and we treat every game like it is the
players’ last. We have a process here and we don’t want to step away
from that, because if you start doing that it devalues competitions. We
have done our preparation work and the lads will know what they are up
against. Manchester City have a top-class Academy and I am sure whoever
they name in their side, they’ll give us a real test. I know their
Development Squad Manager Brian Barry-Murphy and he’s a good guy who
plays a good style of football. However, we are at home and we want to
be on the front foot, so we will look to take the game to them."
From The Dressing Room
Attacking midfielder Louie Sibley caught up with RamsTV to look ahead to the Rams' Papa Johns Trophy clash and also reflect on the 3-0 success at Accrington Stanley on Saturday.
He said: "It is another chance to play and we want to win. We know if we do
that, we’re through to the next round. The gaffer spoke when he arrived
about making sure we take every game seriously, so we want to put on a
performance and get another victory. It is a new competition for us this
year and, for me, I have played a lot in the cups this season. Every
match is a chance to catch the eye and opportunities to impress always
come around. We might be facing an Under-21 team from Manchester City,
but they have very good players there and they are a top side at their
level. We will prepare properly, like normal, and hopefully we can do
what we need to do on the pitch."
Papa Johns Trophy Match Format
If the scores are level at the end of 90 minutes then each club is
awarded one point. In addition, the match will be followed by a penalty
shoot-out and the club that wins on spot-kicks will be awarded an
additional one point.
Papa Johns Trophy Substitute Rules
In the Papa Johns Trophy, each club is permitted to name up to seven substitutes on their team sheet, of whom not more than five may take part in the cup tie.
Each club is only permitted a
maximum of three opportunities to make substitutions during the game, although
clubs may make substitutions at half time and any that are made will not count
towards the maximum of three opportunities.
Match Officials
Tom Nield has been
appointed as the Match Referee for Tuesday evening's Papa Johns Trophy Group fixture.
He will be assisted by Grant Taylor and Abbas Khan on the lines, whilst Aaron Jackson has been appointed as the fourth official.
Ticket Information
There's
still time to secure your seat for Tuesday's cup clash under the
floodlights at Pride Park Stadium - but don't leave it until the last
minute!
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
Ticket Prices
£5 - Child (Age 6-12)
£5 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£5 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£10 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£5 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
The East Stand ONLY will be open for Derby County supporters and tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. Season Ticket Holder seat reservations do not apply. Away supporters will be seated in the South East Corner.
Tickets are limited to one ticket per Fan ID and are non-refundable.
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.
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.
RamsTV Live Stream
Supporters both in the United Kingdom and worldwide can watch the action unfold LIVE on RamsTV.
RamsTV match passes are available for £10 each and full streaming information can be found below.
Where can I watch the game?
You can watch RamsTV via dcfc.co.uk on a laptop or tablet device or through the Official Derby County App from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
How can I buy Pay-Per-View access?
Supporters who have watched live match coverage on RamsTV previously and wish to buy pay-per-view access need to log into their account on dcfc.co.uk to purchase a match pass. To purchase your match pass from Tuesday morning, please click here.
If you don’t have a website account you will need create an account, add your 8-digit Fan ID, Name, Address, Postcode, and a valid email address not already registered with an account. Then you will be able to purchase pay-per-view access on dcfc.co.uk.
The game will be available to watch in the United Kingdom and worldwide.
How much does the game cost?
The Papa Johns Trophy tie is available to view at the cost of £10 per match pass.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of watching the game?
The RamsTV Matchday Live Show begins half an hour before kick-off, at 6:30pm, to provide fans with comprehensive and unrivalled coverage.
Please ensure the following:
- You know your email address and password registered with dcfc.co.uk
- Your details are always up to date – this is how we will contact you with streaming information
- You are logged into your account well in advance of kick-off, last minute queries may result in missing the start of the match
- If you have forgotten your password, please click here
What about International Subscribers?
Overseas RamsTV subscribers that have purchased a monthly subscription package for the 2022/23 season are able watch this match as normal by logging in to their account.
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
- 30-minute pre-match show with interviews, exclusive features, and lively studio discussion
- Expert half-time and post-match analysis
Is Audio Commentary available?
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 the FAQs section 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].
Matchday Programme
Derby County will not be producing a matchday programme for this Papa Johns Trophy cup match.
The Ram will return for next Tuesday's Sky Bet League One clash against Exeter City at Pride Park Stadium (7:45pm kick-off).
Full details on how to subscribe to The Ram for all of Derby's home league matches during the 2022/23 season, head to: ignitionsportsmedia.com/products/derby-county-full-season-subscription-2022-23.
