Derby County will make the short trip to Nottingham to take on Sky Bet League Two pacesetters Notts County in their latest EFL Trophy tie on Tuesday evening (7pm kick-off).
The Rams go into the clash with the Magpies six matches unbeaten in all competitions, which includes the 2-0 home victory over fellow League One side Lincoln City in the first group game last month.
In the lead-up to the Northern Section - Group G tie getting underway, dcfc.co.uk has brought together all the key information you need to know...
Rams Team News
Striker Conor Washington (Northern Ireland), winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (Guatemala) and midfielder Darren Robinson (Northern Ireland Under-21s) will not be involved as they are away on international duty.
Defender Callum Elder continues to be out of action after undergoing hernia surgery last month. He is expected to return to action following the international break and is making good progress in his rehabilitation work.
Right-sider Joe Ward (heel) returned to the grass last week after almost two months out of action and is hopeful of a return to the squad following the international break.
On-loan Arsenal striker Tyreece John-Jules (quad) was also back doing work on the grass last week and is edging closer to his comeback after missing out for the last month.
Midfielder Liam Thompson (quad) is progressing well on the road to recovery after just over a month on the sidelines but won't make a return to training until after the international break.
Defender Jake Rooney (knee) has undergone surgery on his damaged ACL and is set to be out of action for a lengthy period of time.
On loan Sunderland midfielder Elliot Embleton has returned to his parent club after injuring his quad in training last month and, after undergoing surgery, is to be out of action for several months.
Pre-Match Thoughts
Assistant Head Coach Richie Barker spoke to RamsTV on Monday to preview the short trip to Meadow Lane.
He said: "There's plenty riding on this game because there's minutes up for grabs, the chance to get into the next round and, as we know from two years ago at Rotherham, an opportunity to win a trophy at Wembley."
Defender Ryan Nyambe also spoke to RamsTV ahead of the EFL Trophy clash.
He said: "You want to be successful. If we win on Tuesday night then it's another little boost for us and some of the lads that haven't been playing as much lately. It can be a boost for everyone in the team. It's a long season and we'll need everyone fit and ready to go."
Match Officials
Christopher Pollard will be the man in the middle for Tuesday evening's clash at Meadow Lane.
Steve Durnall and Andrew Ellis will assist him whilst Oliver Mackey is on Fourth Official duties for the match.
Tuesday evening will mark the seventh game of the season for Pollard. Up to now, he's distributed 35 yellow cards, awarded one penalty and is yet to send a player off in 2023/24.
EFL Trophy Format
If the scores are level at the end of 90 minutes then each club is awarded one point. In addition, the match will be followed by a penalty shoot-out and the club that wins on spot-kicks will be awarded an additional one point.
EFL Trophy Substitute Rules
In the EFL Trophy, each club is permitted to name up to seven substitutes on their team sheet, of whom not more than five may take part in the cup tie.
Each club is only permitted a maximum of three opportunities to make substitutions during the game, although clubs may make substitutions at half time and any that are made will not count towards the maximum of three opportunities.
Ticket Information
Derby's allocation of
tickets to sell in advance for the EFL Trophy tie have sold out.
The Rams were handed 3,058 tickets for the match to sell in advance and these have now completely sold out.
With regards to additional tickets for sale, Notts County have limited availability for Derby County supporters to purchase from their card only booth at the back of the Jimmy Sirrel Stand on the day of the game. It is a one-window area so away supporters should note that only a small number of tickets can be distributed from this area.
Ticket Prices
Adults (22-64) - £14
Over 65 - £8
18-21 - £8
Junior U18 - £4 *
Junior U12 - £1 *
* Supporters aged 15 and below must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or above.
RamsTV Live Details
Supporters can watch Tuesday evening's game live on RamsTV!
The game is available for live streaming 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 EFL Trophy 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 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 about International Subscribers?
Overseas RamsTV subscribers that have purchased a monthly subscription package for the 2023/24 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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EFL Trophy So Far
Derby sit top of Northern Section - Group G after one round of matches in the EFL Trophy this season.
Derby's opening group fixture last month saw them run out 2-0 winners at Pride Park Stadium at Lincoln City thanks to second half goals from Tom Barkhuizen and Louie Sibley.
Notts County, meanwhile, were beaten 2-1 by Wolverhampton Wanderers' Under-21s at Meadow Lane in their opening group clash.
