Derby County return to Pride Park Stadium this Saturday when they welcome high-flying Ipswich Town to Derbyshire (3pm kick-off).
The Rams are looking to bounce back from two defeats in a row in Sky Bet League One for the first time under Head Coach Paul Warne, but face an Ipswich side that have won six in a row.
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 Jason Knight is available for selection once again after sitting out last weekend's 2-0 loss at Peterborough United whilst on international duty with the Republic of Ireland.
Winger Tony Springett (ankle) picked up a knock in training and will be unavailable for Saturday's game against Ipswich.
Defender James Chester will play 90 minutes for the Under-21s on Friday evening against Southampton at Loughborough University Stadium as he continues to work his way back to full fitness after two calf injuries, meaning he hasn't played a first-team game since October.
Warne's Words
Head Coach Paul Warne sat down with RamsTV to preview Saturday's match against the Tractor Boys.
He said: "Ipswich have gone six wins on the spin without conceding. They score a set-piece goal every two games and if you get that right, you're always going to be in the top six. Virtually every team that gets promoted seems to be the best at set-pieces.
"They recruited well in January and they've got choices of players all over the park. They like to play out from the back, they are in very good form and there's not much more I can say about them. They are one of the leaders and blueprints for the league."
From The Dressing Room
Midfielder Jason Knight spoke to RamsTV after returning from international duty with the Republic of Ireland.
He said: "We've hit a bit of a bump of late but this is a great game for us to bounce back in front of a bumper crowd. Everyone is looking forward to it, everyone is excited and everyone is feeling fresh so it's going to be a great game.
"Not long ago we were on a good run of form, it's all a rollercoaster. We've got a lot of experienced lads in our group so everyone is grounded but determined to put our run of form to bed and get better."
Match Officials
Anthony Backhouse will take charge of Saturday's game between Derby and Ipswich.
Andy Bennett and Richard Woodward will be his assistants whilst Mark Jones is on fourth official duties.
Backhouse has been in charge of 28 games so far this season and distributed 95 yellow cards and no red cards. He's awarded three penalties during that time.
Backhouse has officiated the Rams twice already this season; the opener at home against Oxford United back in July, with Derby 1-0 winners, and most recently in the 2-1 FA Cup Second Round victory away at Newport County in November.
Ticket Information
There's still time for you to secure your seat for Saturday's big game against the Tractor Boys!
Ticket Prices
Behind Goal
£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)
Corner
£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)
Sideline
£8 - Child (Age 6-12)
£16 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£24 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£32 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£24 - 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.
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 top scorer David McGoldrick
- From the press bench verdict with the Derby Telegraph's Leigh Curtis
- Background on Ipswich Town
- 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 purchase the latest edition of the programme here.
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.
