Derby County make a swift return to Sky Bet League One action when Bristol Rovers come to Pride Park Stadium on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
The Rams will be looking to round off October by getting three points on the board in what will be the final game on home soil until December in the league.
In the lead-up to the match getting underway, dcfc.co.uk has brought together all the key information you need to know…
Rainbow Laces
Derby County are delighted to be
joining clubs across the country in their support of LGBTQ+ inclusivity
to raise awareness of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign, which runs
between 19th-30th October 2022.
Rainbow Laces have brought visibility for LGBTQ+ people in sport and awareness around our experiences.
More than a million people have laced up in recent years, and two thirds of sport fans who’ve seen the campaign believe they have a responsibility to stand in solidarity for LGBTQ+ fans of the teams and sports they follow. However, there is still much to do.
In support of the campaign, specific matchday activity will take place for Saturday's match.
Rainbow corner flags will be used on the day to highlight continued support for LGBTQ+ fans, players and staff right across the game.
Rainbow captain’s armbands and laces have also been provided to members of the playing squad, while the big screen and LED pitchside advertising assets will also display rainbow colours.
The club’s social media channels are also branded in rainbow colours throughout the campaign to show its support.
Lace up. Speak Up. Make sport everyone’s game.
Team News
Captain Curtis Davies is facing between four and six weeks on the sidelines after suffering a slight meniscus tear in his knee during the 1-0 loss to Ipswich Town last Friday.
Wing-back Tom Barkhuizen also tweaked his hamstring in the game against the Tractor Boys and is set for a short spell on the sidelines.
Defender James Chester hobbled off during the 0-0 draw with Exeter City on Tuesday night with a calf problem and will be unavailable for Saturday.
Midfielder Jason Knight remains absent after the heavy challenge to his ankle and knee he suffered during the Papa Johns Trophy tie with Manchester City Under-21s earlier this month.
Striker James Collins is back in contention after serving his three-game league ban following the red card he received against Port Vale at the start of the month.
Goalkeeper Joseph Anang continues to recover from the arm injury he suffered in August and remains out of action.
Warne's Words
Head Coach Paul Warne spoke to RamsTV about the threat that Bristol Rovers will pose his side.
He said: "I think they are in the best form in the league apart from the top two. They have won three and drawn three from the last six, which is promotion form, and their last two games have been Plymouth Argyle and Sheffield Wednesday - so they come in to this with a real buzz of confidence."
From The Dressing Room
Vice-Captain Max Bird sat down with RamsTV to preview what will be the final home game in the league before a month on the road.
He said: "We need to put on a show for them [the fans]. They pay good money to come and watch us and we need to entertain them and play a good, attractive style of football that they like to see."
About The Opposition
Bristol Rovers, led by former Premier League midfielder Joey Barton, are going well in Sky Bet League One this season following promotion from League Two in 2021/22.
Nicknamed The Gas due to their old ground 'Eastville Stadium' being situated right next door to the old Eastville gasworks, Barton's men won promotion to League One in the most dramatic fashion on the final day of 21/22.
A five goal swing was needed in their favour to topple third placed Northampton Town and despite the Cobblers doing their bit and winning 3-1 against Barrow, astonishingly, a 7-0 win for Rovers saw them leapfrog Northampton and take the final automatic spot.
Since that memorable day, they've started this campaign off in steady fashion and currently sit one point behind the Rams in 14th place going into Saturday's game.
They have just this last week completed the signing of free agent and former Manchester City and Celtic winger Scott Sinclair who returns to the club having started his career there back in 1998.
Match Officials
Martin Coy will take charge of Saturday's contest and will be assisted by Anthony Da Costa and Marc Wilson.
The officiating team is made complete by Lee Freeman, who is on fourth official duties.
Coy has been in the middle for just four games so far this season and one in Sky Bet League One. He's handed out 10 yellow cards, one red card and awarded one penalty across those four matches.
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 a £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 latest 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.
This weekend's edition of The Ram includes:
- An in-depth interview with on loan Brighton & Hove Albion full-back Haydon Roberts
- Captain's verdict from Curtis Davies and an update on his injury situation
- 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
- An in-depth look at the threat Bristol Rovers 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.
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.
