Derby County will get the 2023/24 Sky Bet League One season up and running with a home fixture against Wigan Athletic at Pride Park Stadium.
Derby's new campaign will get underway against one of three teams to come down from the Championship last term on Saturday 5th August (3pm kick-off).
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
Attacking midfielder Louie Sibley did not feature in the Rams' pre-season games campaign owing to a calf problem and, despite being close to a return to training, he is set to miss the start of the season.
Forward Tom Barkhuizen has missed most of pre-season after injuring his calf in the opening friendly fixture against Matlock Town last month. He has picked up a further niggle after returning to training and he won't be involved this weekend.
Defender Callum Elder has returned to training after a hip injury and could be in the squad for the first time since the pre-season opener agianst Matlock.
Goalkeeper Josh Vickers is fit again after missing the final pre-season run-out against Sheffield United last weekend with a minor muscle problem.
Pre-Match Thoughts
Head Coach Paul Warne sat down with RamsTV for his first pre-match interview of the new season to look ahead to the 2023/24 curtain-raiser against the Latics.
Summer signing Joe Ward caught up with RamsTV to preview what is set to be his competitive Derby debut this weekend off the back of an impressive pre-season.
Ticket Details
There's still time to grab your ticket for the 2023/24 season opener at Pride Park Stadium.
Ticket Prices
Behind Goal
£4 - Child (Age 6-12)
£8 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£12 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£16 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£12 - Senior (Age 65+)
FREE - Infants (Age 2-5)
Corner
£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)
Sideline
£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)
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
We all know supporters are itching
to return to their seats at Pride Park Stadium for Derby County’s
2023/24 campaign, and there is no more fitting accompaniment to a
matchday than the club’s official programme.
The universally adored ‘The Ram’ is back once again to track Paul Warne’s side’s progress throughout what promises to be another exciting League One campaign.
Rammed with exclusive content and features, including insights from both Head Coach Warne and the dressing room, in-depth player interviews, opposition analysis, Derby County Women, an Academy round-up and historical dives, issues will be available for sale around the stadium - as always - with all sellers armed with contactless payments units.
If you can’t make every matchday this season though you can still make sure you keep your treasured collection up to date with a full season subscription.
The package covers our 23 home League One fixtures, starting with Wigan Athletic’s visit this weekend and it includes:
* Exclusive interview with Nathaniel Mendez-Laing
* Thoughts ahead of the 2023/24 season from Owner David Clowes and Head Coach Paul Warne
* A closer look at the club's recently launched 'Identity'
* A look ahead to next week's Carabao Cup Round One clash with Blackpool
* Full focus on Derby's summer signings so far in the Transfer Window
* A closer look at Wigan Athletic and the test they'll post
* The latest news from Derby County Women ahead of their 2023/24 season
* A review of the latest Academy news in the lead-up to the 2023/24 campaign
* A round-up of the news from Derby County Community Trust
* Expert insight from Derby Telegraph's Derby County writer Leigh Curtis
* A chance to test your knowledge with The Ram's Matchday Quiz
* And much, much more!
The treasured A5-size 52-page perfect-bound issues will be produced to a schedule that allows for a first-class mail out on the Friday before a weekend fixture, with midweek editions despatched on the day of the game, but this is not a pre-event delivery service.
The price to reserve this collection of memorabilia is £120, including post and packaging, or you can spread the cost by signing up to a half-season subscription for £64 until 2024 for the first 12 games.
You can pre-order now from the club’s official publishing partners Ignition Sports Media by visiting: ignitionsportsmedia.com/products/copy-of-derby-county-full-season-subscription-2023-24.
The subscriptions DO NOT include any additional domestic cup or play-off matches, which must be purchased separately.
* Please note that this subscription is not for supporters Overseas, but an Overseas Bundle is available for all editions for 2023/24 which will be despatched by international tracked courier on two occasions during the season.
Match Officials
Scott Oldham will take charge of Saturday’s season-opener at Pride Park Stadium.
Oldham oversaw 37 games in the 2022/23 season, showing 122 yellow cards and two reds.
One of those red cards came in Derby’s 1-1 draw at home to Lincoln City in February of this year when he dismissed Ben House for the visitors in the second half.
He will be assisted by Andrew Aylott and Declan O’Shea, while Richard Wigglesworth has been appointed as the Fourth Official
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.
Home Supporter Guide
If you're a Derby County supporter attending the fixture at Pride Park Stadium, you can find a wide range of details in our Home Supporter Guide by clicking here.
Visiting Supporters Guide
If you are a fan of our opposition at Pride Park Stadium, full information on visiting Derby County can be found in our Visiting Supporters Guide by clicking here.
