Derby County return to Sky Bet League One action on Saturday when they make the short trip to Burton Albion for the first away match of the 2023/24 Sky Bet League campaign (3pm kick-off).
The Rams go into the match in search of their first win of the new season following a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Wigan Athletic on the opening day of the campaign.
In the lead-up to the game getting underway, dcfc.co.uk has brought together all the key information you need to know...
Rams Team News
Winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing missed Tuesday's Carabao Cup defeat to Blackpool as a precaution after coming off in the 2-1 opening day loss to Wigan Athletic with a tight hamstring but has trained ahead of the trip to Burton.
Forward Tom Barkhuizen and midfielder Louie Sibley both remain absent with calf injuries for Saturday's game but are expected to return to full training from next Monday.
Pre-Match Thoughts
Head Coach Paul Warne spoke to RamsTV on Friday morning to preview the short trip to Burton Albion.
He said: "The reality is we're coming off the back of two defeats so we need a positive performance even more so.
"Both teams are up for it, both teams have lost both games so it feels like a cup final already and it's Saturday number two."
Winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing spoke to RamsTV after the launch of Derby County's new away kit to preview the clash with the Brewers.
He said: "I can see that the lads are fired up and I'm sure that that will show on Saturday."
Ticket Details
Derby's allocation of tickets for the short trip to Burton have sold out.
The Rams were handed an allocation of 1,484 tickets for the match, before being handed a small number more earlier this week, and these have now completely sold out. No further tickets will be made available.
Those fans without a ticket are advised not to make the journey to Burton, as they will be unable to gain access to the stadium.
Match Officials
James Bell will take charge of Saturday's clash at the Pirelli Stadium.
Ian Cooper and George Byrne will assist him whilst Richie Watkins is the man on fourth official duties.
Bell was the man in the middle 16 times throughout the 2022/23 season where he handed out 48 yellow cards, two reds for second bookable offences and awarded three penalties.
RamsTV Details
Domestic Streaming
This match is NOT available for live domestic streaming under the EFL’s streaming rights for the 2023/24 season.
The domestic market comprises United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.
International Streaming
All Sky Bet 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.
