Derby County are back in Papa Johns Trophy action on Tuesday evening when they travel to the One Call Stadium for the second time this season to take on Mansfield Town (7pm kick-off).
New Head Coach Paul Warne will be looking to build on what was a perfect start to his tenure following the 2-0 League One win at Cambridge United on Saturday in his first match in charge of the Rams.
And after he watched his Rotherham United side lift the same trophy last season, will be keen to secure a repeat with the Rams this time around.
In the lead-up to the game getting underway, dcfc.co.uk has brought together all the key information you need to know…
RamsTV Live
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.
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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.
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Team News
Midfielder Korey Smith and goalkeeper Joseph Anang remain absentees for the Rams, although both players are back on the grass in some capacity and increasing their workload.
Defender Jake Rooney remains out with a thigh strain, whilst striker David McGoldrick, who missed the win at Cambridge on Saturday, is expected to be out of action for a couple of weeks with a groin issue.
Richie Barker's Thoughts
Assistant Head Coach Richie Barker spoke to RamsTV ahead of Tuesday evening's game to discuss life since his move to Derbyshire and the importance of keeping momentum going.
He said: "We think the competition is important for many reasons. It gives
opportunities to players who are on the fringes of the squad, which is
important when you've just had a new managerial team take over.
"The aim is to get out of the group stages and it can sometimes take focus away from the league, which we are definitely not. We're not going to do that. Ideally, we would we like a cup run that runs alongside it to give people opportunities and then maybe lift the trophy. That's what you start thinking about a little bit further down the line."
From The Dressing Room
Defender Eiran Cashin spoke to RamsTV ahead of Tuesday evening's clash with the Stags.
He said: "I'm looking forward to it. It was good to get a win away from home on Saturday. It was a good result. It was nice to finally score and win away from home after a long wait. We'll take that into the Mansfield game and we have to make sure we're at it, make sure we win again and try and put a run together."
About The Opposition
Managed by former Derby boss Nigel Clough, Tuesday evening's match-up will be the second time this season that the Rams have met the Stags in a Cup tie.
The two faced off back in August in Round One of the Carabao Cup with Derby running out 2-1 winners on the night.
Since that evening, Clough's men have been ticking along nicely in league action and currently sit in the play-off spots of League Two.
They are unbeaten in their last five in league action and will pose a tough test for Warne's side in just his second game in charge.
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
Ben Toner is the man in the middle for the Papa Johns Trohpy clash with the Stags and he'll be assisted by Nik Barnard and Jake Topp.
Oliver Mackey will be on fourth official duties.
Toner has officiated 10 games so far in this campaign across League One, League Two and the Papa Johns Trophy. He's dished out 31 yellow cards, zero reds and awarded one penalty kick.
Ticket Information
Derby's allocation of tickets for the Papa Johns Trophy Group Fixture at have sold out.
The Rams were given 1,723 tickets for the match and these have now completely sold out.
Those fans without a ticket are advised not to make the journey to Mansfield, as they will be unable to gain access to the stadium.
