Derby County return to Sky Bet League One action on Tuesday evening when they make the short trip to Stoke-on-Trent to take on Port Vale (7:45pm kick-off).
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The Rams go into the game on the back of three successive wins in the league and will be looking to make it four under the lights at Vale Park.
In the lead-up to the game getting underway, dcfc.co.uk has brought together all the key information you need to know...
Team News
Defender Craig Forsyth is available for selection after sitting out Saturday's victory over Bristol Rovers through suspension for picking up five bookings in the league so far this season.
Midfielder Korey Smith (knee) limped off with a knock during the 2-1 victory over Bristol Rovers and will have his fitness assessed ahead of Tuesday evening.
Striker Conor Washington (ankle) remains out of action after picking up an injury on international duty and is set for around three months out of action.
Defender Callum Elder (ankle) missed the last couple of league outings with an ankle knock and will be assessed once again ahead of Tuesday evening.
Midfielder Liam Thompson (quad) returned to the grass last week but remains a few weeks away from a return to full contact training.
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
Head Coach Paul Warne spoke to RamsTV on Monday to preview the trip to Vale Park.
He said: "Against Stevenage and Shrewsbury in our recent away matches we weren't competitive enough to win - and we're going to have to be in this one.
"It will be a really tough game but one we want to try and go and compete at a level in to bring something back."
Rams winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing also sat down with RamsTV ahead of Tuesday evening's match.
He said: "We just need to keep doing the same things. The lads are all working hard, pressing together and helping each other out. We are playing forward and with confidence so we need to keep doing what we're doing and being ruthless in front of goal."
Ticket Details
Derby's allocation of tickets for the game have sold out.
Derby were handed a total allocation of 3,106 tickets for the match and these have completely sold out. No further tickets will be made available.
Those fans without a ticket are advised not to make the trip to Port Vale, as they will be unable to gain access to the stadium.
Match Officials
Paul Howard will referee Tuesday evening's fixture and he will be assisted by Mark Jones and Darren Wilding. Grant Taylor has been appointed as Fourth Official for the contest.
Howard has officiated 16 games so far in the 2023/24 campaign, distributing 55 yellow cards, one red card and awarding one penalty across those.
RamsTV Details
Supporters can watch Tuesday'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 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 7:15pm, to provide fans with comprehensive and unrivalled coverage.
Please ensure the following:
- You know your email address and password registered with dcfc.co.uk
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- 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.
Got a question?
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