Derby County will travel to Norfolk to face Norwich City in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday afternoon (3pm kick-off).
The Rams come into the game looking to turn a frustrating run of results in recent weeks around, with their latest outing being a narrow 1-0 defeat to promotion-chasing Sheffield United at Pride Park Stadium last Saturday.
Norwich sit eighth in the division after 30 games, with Head Coach Johannes Hoff Thorup guided the Canaries to 11 wins and nine draws so far this season. They come into the weekend’s clash off the back of a 1-0 win over ten-man Watford last weekend.
Team News
New signings Sondre Langas and Harrison Armstrong have entered the building since the Rams’ last league fixture and will both hope to make their debuts in Saturday’s game after featuring in training this week. Langas provides another option in defence while Armstrong can play in a number of midfield roles.
Midfielder David Ozoh and defender Ryan Nyambe both returned to action with minutes against Cardiff City and Sheffield United, after extended periods on the sidelines this season, and are set to feature in the matchday squad.
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Defender Nat Phillips is back in training after missing the last few weeks with a calf problem and left-back Callum Elder is also with the group after sitting out the loss to Sheffield United with a groin complaint.
Right-sider Kane Wilson and striker Dajaune Brown are both still sidelined for the foreseeable future, with Brown set to miss the remainder of the season and Wilson out for a period of recovery after both players suffered hamstring injuries in last month’s fixture against Sunderland.
Centre-back Curtis Nelson is absent for the remainder of the season after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in January, while winger Corey Blackett-Taylor is set to miss an extended period with a hamstring issue.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Rams' trip to Norwich are now OFF SALE.
Those fans without a ticket are advised not to make the trip to Carrow Road, as they will be unable to gain access to the stadium.
Road Closures
Supporters travelling to Saturday’s game are advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra time to travel, with queueing and delays likely.
“As part of National Highways’ work to improve safety and reduce congestion on the A47 in Norfolk part of the road will be closed this weekend between Honingham Roundabout and Easton Roundabout on the outskirts of Norwich.
"During this weekend’s closure, there will be no access from side roads onto the A47, into Easton from the roundabout on Dereham Road, or onto Norwich Road/Mattishall Road from the Honingham Roundabout.
"Fans attending the Norwich City v Derby County football match on Saturday should allow extra time to complete their journey. Supporters travelling from the East Midlands are advised to travel to Norwich via the M1, A14 and A11.
"Signed diversion routes will be in place. Please follow these and not satellite navigation systems.” - National Highways
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Pre-Match Thoughts
Midfielder Ebou Adams spoke to RamsTV to discuss Saturday’s fixture against his former club Norwich.
Rainbow Ball
Derby County's Sky Bet Championship clash with Norwich will be played using the EFL and PUMA's Rainbow Ball on Saturday.
Find out more about the Rainbow Ball campaign by clicking here.
Match Officials
Referee Ruebyn Ricardo will oversee the Championship clash. The fixture will be his second match in the division this season. Ricardo has handed out 129 yellow cards and one red card in all competitions so far this term.
Alex James and Mark Dwyer will be the Assistant Referees while Andy Davies will conduct Fourth Official duties.
RamsTV Coverage
Live audio commentary for all of Derby County’s first team matches in the 2024/25 season - both league and cup fixtures - is available to RamsTV Audio subscribers based both in the UK and Internationally.
Information about RamsTV's Video Live Streaming and other services for this game can be found here.
Highlights & Match Replay
Full match reaction will be available on dcfc.co.uk and the Derby County App shortly after full time, with highlights and a full match replay available from 12am the day following the fixture.
