Derby County are back at Pride Park Stadium and back in Sky Bet League One action on Saturday when Shrewsbury Town are the visitors to Derbyshire (3pm kick-off).
The Shrews are the first of three fixtures in March against teams in and around the play-off places for Paul Warne's side and will provide a real stern test for the Rams as we enter the real business end of the season.
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
Vice-captain Max Bird (groin) is expected to return to full training next week but will be unavailable for this weekend's clash.
Defender James Chester (calf) is back in contention after fully recovering from his injury.
Richie's Thoughts
Assistant Head Coach Richie Barker sat down with RamsTV on Thursday afternoon to preview this weekend's clash with the Shrews.
He said: "I think Shrewsbury are play-off contenders. They were in and around the relegation zone when Steve Cotterill took over there a few years ago, so to go from relegation contenders to play-off contenders is an excellent job.
"We're not talking about a club with a bottomless pit, we're talking about a club that have predominantly spent the last few years in the bottom half of the league so he's done a great job and absolutely they are play-off contenders. It's going to be a really tough game."
From The Dressing Room
Goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith spoke to RamsTV ahead of Saturday's game with Shrewsbury.
He said: "We know that it's going to be quite direct, there's going to be a lot of crosses coming in and we know it's going to be physical.
"We know it's going to be a tough game. Shrewsbury are on a good run, they will work hard and be physical and direct, but on the other hand we know they may sit off and make it difficult for us to break through. It's nothing that we can't battle against or score against and get joy against - it's just about being patient on the ball and being clinical when we get those chances."
Ticket Information
There's still time to secure your ticket for Saturday's game at Pride Park!
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.
Match Officials
Simon Mather will take charge of Saturday's game at Pride Park.
Lewis Raper and Alex Gray will assist him whilst Darren Wilding is on fourth official duties.
Mather has been in charge of 24 matches in all competitions this season, producing 98 yellow cards and three reds.
He oversaw Derby's 2-0 win at Cambridge United back in October, which was Paul Warne's first game as the Rams' Head Coach.
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 midfielder Jason Knight
- From the press bench verdict with the Derby Telegraph's Leigh Curtis
- Background on Shrewsbury 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 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
This edition can be purchased here: https://www.ignitionsportsmedia.com/products/derby...
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.
