Derby County are back on the road this weekend when they travel down the M1 to take on Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium (3pm kick-off).
The Rams moved four points clear in the automatic promotion race with last weekend's 1-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers at Pride Park Stadium and are looking to cement that place even further with a victory at the home of Cobblers.
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
Striker Dwight Gayle hobbled off in the victory against Bolton Wanderers last weekend with a hamstring issue and will miss Saturday's trip to Northampton.
Midfielder Max Bird remains out after injuring his calf in training a fortnight ago.
Fellow midfielder Tyrese Fornah has missed the last couple of matches with a back issue and is a doubt once again.
Defender Ryan Nyambe has had an operation on his damaged quad, sustained in February, which will keep him out of action for the remainder of the campaign.
Goalkeeper Josh Vickers is progressing well on the road to recovery from a quad problem but is yet to return to full training with the squad.
Striker James Collins remains out of action after being sidelined with a knee injury in the 3-0 victory at Exeter City in February but is stepping up his workload.
Striker Conor Washington is expected to be involved this weekend for the first time since November after recovering from ankle and knee injuries.
Striker Tyreece John-Jules suffered a hamstring tear in the defeat against Reading in January that will keep him out of action for the rest of the season.
Long-term absentee Jake Rooney remains out after suffering a ACL knee injury in September and remains a way off a return to full training, although he is making excellent progress.
Pre-Match Thoughts
Head Coach Paul Warne spoke to RamsTV ahead of the trip to Northampton on Saturday.
He said: "Northampton will want to win at home, of course. We'll take a good away following, so that always gives the home team a boost as well. They are really well coached and they will want to win. It's a tough time of the season, it makes it difficult to get back-to-back wins. I know that this game at the weekend will be as hard as Bolton was last week."
Defender Eiran Cashin previewed Saturday's match against the Cobblers when he spoke to RamsTV on Thursday.
He said: "We can only control the controllables which is winning games. If we win our seven remaining games then we're up, it's as simple as that."
Ticket Information
Derby's allocation of tickets for this weekend's game have completely sold out!
The Rams were handed an allocation of 1,473 tickets for the match and these have now completely sold out.
Those fans without a ticket are advised not to make the trip to Northampton, as they will be unable to gain access to the stadium.
Match Officials
Scott Oldham will take charge of Saturday's game and will be assisted by Garry Maskell and Hugh Gilroy.
Michael Chard has been appointed as Fourth Official for the contest.
Oldham has been the man in the middle 31 times this season and Saturday will mark the third time that he's officiated the Rams.
He previously reffed the Rams' 2-1 opening day defeat to Wigan Athletic and the 2-2 draw with Crewe Alexandra in the FA Cup First Round.
Overall, he's distributed 93 yellow cards, two reds and awarded four penalties.
RamsTV Details
Rams fans can watch this weekend's match 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 Storeand 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, as this is a weekend in the season with International Fixtures.
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.
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.
Got a question?
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