Derby County will travel to Wigan Athletic in this year's Boxing Day fixture on Tuesday afternoon in their latest Sky Bet League One outing (3pm kick-off).
The Rams go into the clash at the DW Stadium on the back of a fine run of form having won six of the last seven in the league, however the Latics were 2-1 winners over Derby at Pride Park Stadium on the opening day of the campaign back in August.
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 Ryan Nyambe could return to the fold after missing the Rams' last four matches with a groin issue. The former Wigan defender returned to training earlier this week and could face his old club, while winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing is nursing a slight ankle knock and is a doubt for the game.
Midfielder Korey Smith (knee) and striker Conor Washington (ankle) remain out of action until the New Year after sustaining injuries in November.
Striker Martyn Waghorn (calf) is making good progress on the road to recovery but the Christmas fixtures are set to come too soon for him.
Long-term absentees Jake Rooney (knee) and Elliot Embleton (quad) remain ruled out of action for the foreseeable.
Pre-Match Thoughts
Head Coach Paul Warne spoke to RamsTV to preview the Boxing Day trip to Wigan.
He said: "I am sure Wigan will relish the big games like our team does but we need to concentrate on ourselves and what we're very good at and need to improve on.
"If their best players come to the party then it will be a very tough game."
Midfielder Max Bird also previewed the start of a busy festive period when he spoke to RamsTV.
He said: "We know we've got a top group of players here and we demand a lot from each other and, like I've said before, we've got a couple more gears in us.
"We're going to keep pushing, trying to pick up results and if we can pick up the results and put in some better performances over the next few games then it will make a big difference."
Ticket Details
Derby supporters will be able to purchase tickets on arrival at the DW Stadium.
Advance ticket sales concluded on Thursday 21st December with around 4,000 tickets snapped up by the Derby faithful.
Wigan confirmed that they will be offering the option for Derby supporters to purchase tickets on the day of the game.
Tickets will be able to be purchased from the Main Ticket Office, from Windows 1-3, and payment is by CASH only.
Wigan have advised Derby supporters to arrive as early as possible in order to avoid any delays in entering the stadium.
Matchday ticket prices are as follows:
Adults (22-64) - £30
Seniors (65+) - £20
Under 22s (18-21) - £20
Under 18s (12-17) - £10 *
Under 12s (2-11) - £5 *
* Supporters aged 15 and below must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or above.
Concessions
Proof of age may be required on entry for any concessionary tickets.
Refund Policy
Match ticket refunds are not available for this game from Derby County.
Need to know more ticket information for the game at the DW Stadium? Visit Wigan’s official website, wiganathletic.com.
Match Officials
Thomas Parsons will take charge of the Boxing Day fixture and will be assisted by Joe Simpson and Emily Carney. Stuart Morland has been appointed as Fourth Official for the match.
Parsons has overseen 10 games so far in this campaign but Tuesday will mark the first Wigan and Derby match of the season for him. He's distributed 46 yellow cards, one straight red and awarded just the one penalty so far.
RamsTV Details
Supporters worldwide can watch the Boxing Day action unfold 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.
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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 2:30pm, to provide fans with comprehensive and unrivalled coverage.
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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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