Derby County will face Leyton Orient at Pride Park Stadium on Saturday in their penultimate home game of the regular 2023/24 Sky Bet League One season (3pm kick-off).
The Rams are looking to respond with a victory after being held to a 0-0 draw at Wycombe Wanderers on Wednesday night.
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
Centre-back Sonny Bradley is back and available for selection after serving his three match ban for the red card he picked up in the loss at Northampton Town last month.
Joe Ward missed Wednesday evening's 0-0 draw with Wycombe Wanderers with the knee issue he picked up against Portsmouth and will remain out for Saturday's game.
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Defender Callum Elder remains out this weekend with a groin issue but could return to training next week.
Defender Craig Forsyth is out of action with a calf injury, but is making good progress on the road to recovery.
Striker Dwight Gayle hobbled off in the victory against Bolton Wanderers last month with a hamstring issue and remains out for Saturday.
Midfielder Max Bird returned to the grass this week and is set to return to full training this week after being out for a month with a calf problem.
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.
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 to preview the penultimate home game of the regular campaign.
He said: "Leyton Orient don't really have anything to play for, so to speak, but they are professional footballers that want to win a football game and they come here with no pressure, apart from the pressure they put on themselves. I know they will cause a lot of threats because they move the ball really well and they rotate a lot in midfield. Some of their players have had really good seasons."
Midfielder Korey Smith spoke to RamsTV ahead of Saturday's clash with the O's.
He said: "I think sometimes fans don't realise how much they can help. It really does give you an extra boost of energy and we're calling on them to carry on getting behind us and hopefully we get the job done."
Ticket Information
There's still time for you to secure your ticket for Saturday's game at Pride Park!
Ticket Prices
Behind Goal
£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)
Corner
£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)
Sideline
£7 - Child (Age 6-12)
£14 - Junior (Age 13-17)
£21 - Young Adult (Age 18-21)
£28 - Adult (Age 22-64)
£21 - 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.
Tickets are limited to one ticket per Fan ID and are non-refundable.
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 email 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
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 the 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.
This edition features:
* Exclusive interview with striker Dwight Gayle
* Head Coach Paul Warne's exclusive pre-match thoughts
* A closer look at Leyton Orient and the test they'll pose
* A round-up of all the latest from Derby County Women
* A review of the latest Academy news from Moor Farm
* A round-up of the news from Derby County Community Trust
* 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.
Order your copy by clicking here or pick up The Ram in-and-around Pride Park Stadium ahead of kick-off.
Match Officials
Lewis Smith will referee Saturday's match between the Rams and the O's and he will be assisted by Darren Williams and Garry Maskell.
Richard Morris has been appointed as Fourth Official.
Smith has taken charge of 46 matches so far this season including two of Derby's; the 4-2 victory at Peterborough United in Sky Bet League One and the 3-0 home victory over Fleetwood Town in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy.
He's distributed a total of 174 yellow cards, four straight red cards and awarded 12 penalties to date.
Win With Club Partner Molson Coors!
Club partner Molson
Coors are offering supporters the chance to win a range of fantastic
prizes ahead of Saturday's match!
Fans will be able to take part the competition, where there’s a one in five chance of winning, before kick-off by collecting a scratchcard from one of the stadium’s external bars - the Carling Fans’ Park, South and East Stand external bars and The Yard - or from a member of matchday staff outside the stadium.
Prizes include hundreds of free pints of Carling, plus exclusive signed merchandise and the opportunity to win a visit to Moor Farm Training Ground.
There will be additional activity in place across the external bars as the 2023/24 season nears its end, with DJs playing in both The Yard from 12pm and the Carling Fans’ Park from 12.30pm.
Scratchcards will be available from 1pm until 2:30pm and the competition will ONLY be open to supporters aged 18+.
Scratchcards will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Any free pints won must be redeemed on the day of the game (Saturday 13th April 2024), with the promotion valid while stocks last. All internal bars will remain open until queues are serviced at half-time and the prize can be redeemed at all bars. Free drinks consist of a pint of Carling only.
All other prizes should be redeemed by following the instructions on the winning card.
The club’s Matchday Supporter Liaison Officers can be identified outside of the stadium by their blue coats. Scratchcards will also be distributed on entry to external bars, while stocks last. The competition is governed by Molson Coors’ Terms and Conditions, which are printed on each scratchcard.
About Derby County & Molson Coors
Derby County announced Molson Coors Beverage Company as its exclusive alcohol pouring rights partner ahead of the 2023/24 season.
As part of the agreement Carling was also named as the flagship alcohol brand for the stadium, with branding around the concourses and perimeter advertising.
The deal sees Carling, the UK’s number one lager brand, Madri, Carling Black Fruits, and Sharps’ Atlantic Pale Ale, Doom Bar and Cold River Cider on sale at all public bars during every Derby home game at Pride Park Stadium.
Premium Czech lager Staropramen is also offered alongside Carling, Carling Black Fruits, and Sharps’ Atlantic Pale, Doom Bar and Cold River Cider in the stadium’s various hospitality lounges, suites and executive boxes.
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.
