Derby County will step up their preparations for the 2023/24 Sky Bet League One season with a trip to National League side Chesterfield on Wednesday night (7pm kick-off).


Team News


Right-sider Joe Ward is set to return to the fold after missing the pre-season training camp in Spain last week owing to a personal issue, while he also had a minor groin issue.


Quartet Louie Sibley, Tom Barkhuizen, Korey Smith and Callum Elder missed the friendly against Salford City in Spain at the weekend with minor issues and are continuing to be monitored by the medical team.


Striker Conor Washington is concluding his rehabilitation from the knee injury he sustained at Rotherham United prior to joining the Rams earlier this month.


Head Coach Paul Warne could also include a number of youngsters in the squad as he continues to ensure the match minutes are spread out right across the squad.

RamsTV Live Stream

Supporters can watch the pre-season friendly LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on RamsTV.


The game is available for live streaming worldwide and match passes are available for £5 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 pre-season friendly is available to view at the cost of £5.

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.

Please ensure the following:

  • You know your email address and password registered with dcfc.co.uk
  • Your details are always up to date – this is how we will contact you with streaming information
  • You are logged into your account well in advance of kick-off, last minute queries may result in missing the start of the match
  • If you have forgotten your password, please click here

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

Got a question?

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Pre-Match Thoughts

RamsTV spoke to Assistant Head Coach Richie Barker to look ahead to the clash with the Spireites and also reflect on last week's pre-season training camp in Spain.


Midfielder Liam Thompson also spoke to RamsTV to look back on pre-season training so far and preview the meeting with Paul Cook's side.


Ticket Information

Full ticket details for the game at the SHM Group Stadium can be found here.


Derby fans will be able to purchase tickets right up until kick-off in person for the game from the SMH Group Stadium, as well as up until 30 minutes before kick-off online.

Please Note: Tickets purchased on the day in person at Chesterfield include an additional charge of £2.

Ticket prices:

Adults - £10 (£12 on the day in person)
Over-65s and Under-18s - £5 (£7 on the day in person)

* Supporters aged 15 and below must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or above.

Highlights & Match Replay

Match Highlights from the friendly, as well as the Full Match Replay, will be made available to view later on Wednesday evening on dcfc.co.uk.