Derby County return to Sky Bet League One action on Good Friday when they travel to Gloucestershire to take on Forest Green Rovers (3pm kick-off).
The Rams are eager to get back to winning ways and force their way back into the top six after suffering defeats in their last three, but face a Rovers team desperate for results in a bid to retain their League One status.
In the lead-up to the game getting underway, dcfc.co.uk has brought together all the key information you need to know…
Broadcast Information
Supporters can watch Good Friday's match live on RamsTV.
The game is available for live streaming worldwide as it is a Bank Holiday fixture and 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, 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.
Where is the game available?
The game will be available to watch worldwide.
How much does the game cost?
The League One fixture 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 2:30pm, to provide fans with comprehensive and unrivalled coverage.
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- You know your email address and password registered with dcfc.co.uk
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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
On-loan Forest Green goalkeeper Luke McGee will be unavailable for Friday's match due to the rulings in his loan agreement from parent club so Scott Loach is set to fill in on the bench.
Winger Tony Springett (ankle) remains out with the ankle injury he picked up in training last week and he will be out of action for 6-8 weeks.
Defender James Chester comes back into contention for a place in the squad after completing 90 minutes for the Under-21s in their 3-1 defeat against Southampton last week after four months out with two calf injuries.
Warne's Words
Head Coach Paul Warne spoke to RamsTV ahead of the clash with Forest Green.
He said: "We are looking for a positive performance and result on Friday at Forest Green, but we are aware how difficult it is. You could argue that Forest Green are in better form than us and if you take the league table out of it, they probably are.
"They are a good footballing side when they've got the ball as they will probably say about us but, with Forest Green and then MK Dons on Easter Monday coming up, we need to pick up points."
From The Dressing Room
Midfielder Korey Smith sat down with RamsTV to preview Friday's game.
He said: "Since the new manager has gone in at Forest Green,they've become a hard team to beat. They put a lot of numbers behind the ball and they work hard.
"Looking at their results, they may have lost a few but they are all very tight and all by the odd goal - they don't concede loads of chances.
"It's going to be really hard to break them down and they'll be up for it, but as always we'll go there and try to win the game."
Match Officials
Will Finnie will be the man in the middle for Friday afternoon's clash between Forest Green and Derby.
Justin Amey and Christopher Wade will assist him whilst Thomas Harty will be on fourth official duties.
Finnie has been in charge of 27 games this season and distributed 88 yellow cards, one red and awarded five penalties.
He has officiated two Rams games, the 3-0 victory away at Accrington Stanley back in October and the 1-0 win over Cambridge United at Pride Park Stadium at the end of December.
Ticket Information
Derby's allocation of tickets for the visit to Forest Green have sold out.
An allocation of 1,224 tickets was made available to Rams fans for the Good Friday trip, and all of those have now completely sold out. No further tickets will be made available.
Supporters without a ticket are advised not to make the journey to The Bolt New Lawn, as they will be unable to gain access to the stadium.
Rams On The Road
Ahead of each away game this year, RamsTV are running a feature called 'Rams On The Road.'
In this instalment, we take an in-depth look at Forest Green Rovers.
