Derby County's busy week of Sky Bet League One action continues on Saturday when they host Charlton Athletic at Pride Park Stadium.
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
Midfielder and vice-captain Max Bird remains out of action with the groin injury he sustained in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round loss to Premier League side West Ham United at the end of January.
Defender James Chester continues to work his way back to fitness after suffering a calf injury in early January and is yet to resume full training.
Warne's Words
Head Coach Paul Warne sat down with RamsTV to look ahead to the clash with the Addicks.
He said: "Charlton have picked up under Dean Holden and, with the way they play, they like to control the game. They are a footballing side but also have some very good outlets out wide. I expect them to come here and attack us. I think it will have a different feel to Tuesday’s game against Lincoln; it might suit us or it might not.
"There are a lot of teams in this league that have been in the Premier League previously and they’ll probably feel they’re bigger than League One; Charlton are definitely one of those. They’ll see coming here beating a team currently in the top six as a big scalp, so I know how motivated they’ll be and how hard they’ll work to get a result."
From The Dressing Room
Defender Craig Forsyth spoke to RamsTV to preview the Rams' second home game inside five days in League One.
He said: "With the run we’ve been on and the points we’ve picked up over that
time, it is disappointing to only have taken one point from our last two
matches. The good thing is the games come thick and fast and we can try
to get back on track this weekend.
"The Wycombe match had a few
deflections that didn’t go our way and on Tuesday night it was
disappointing to lose the goal against Lincoln. The timing of it changed
the mindset and gave them something to hold on to, and when they went
down to ten men they made it very difficult for us. We’ve had a big
focus on home form being good, and it has been. We’ve got to get back to
winning ways on Saturday."
Match Officials
Paul Howard will take charge of Saturday afternoon's League One fixture.
Daniel Leach and Carl Fitch-Jackson will assist him whilst Aaron Bannister is on fourth official duties.
Howard has taken charge of 14 matches so far this season and it will be his first involving the Rams.
He has shown 30 yellow cards and three reds so far this term across all competitions.
Ticket Information
There's still time to secure your seat for Saturday afternoon'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.
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.
Turnstile Checks
As a result of the club reinstating random checks at the turnstiles, supporters are reminded that it’s a breach of ground regulations to enter Pride Park Stadium on a matchday without an appropriately age-related season ticket card or match ticket.
Supporters possessing an age-related season ticket card or match ticket must, if challenged, be able to present ID referencing their date of birth (for example: passport, birth certificate, driving licence, etc), and any supporter with an incorrect age-related season ticket card or match ticket must upgrade their card or ticket to the appropriate age-band at the Ticket Office before attempting to enter the stadium or risk having their card or ticket confiscated and prevented from attending future matches.
Matchday Programme
The Ram is back with its latest league edition of the 2022/23 season on Saturday.
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 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.
The latest edition of The Ram includes:
- Head Coach Paul Warne assesses the latest Rams news
- An in-depth interview with winger Lewis Dobbin
- From the press bench verdict with the Derby Telegraph's Leigh Curtis
- Background on Charlton Athletic
- 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
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-
