Thu 14 Aug - Posted in Breaking News
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Derby County B’s Central League fixtures for the 2025/26 season have been confirmed.
The newly introduced B Team, who will be managed by Keith Briggs, will compete in the Central League and Central League Cup.
The B Team model which will serve as an extension to the first team environment, following several months of planning.
The Rams’ B Team will also participate in the Derbyshire Senior Cup, alongside playing a number of elite senior friendly fixtures, while the Under-21s will continue to compete in Premier League 2 and the Premier League Cup.
Briggs moved into the newly created role as B Team Lead Coach in the summer. He will manage the group throughout its new programme of fixtures; while nurturing the club’s best young players to ensure they perform the key principles and skills required by the first team. Briggs has been a key member of the Academy’s coaching staff in recent seasons as part of the Under-21s’ coaching team.
Oxford United (A) - Central League
Tuesday 19th August, 2pm kick-off
Chesterfield (H) - Central League Cup
Thursday 4th September, 1pm kick-off
Mansfield Town (H) - Central League Cup
Monday 15th September, 1pm kick-off
Preston North End (H) - Central League
Monday 29th September, 1pm kick-off
Grimsby Town (A) - Central League Cup
Wednesday 15th October, 2pm kick-off
Bolton Wanderers (H) - Central League
Monday 27th October, 1pm kick-off
Stockport County (A) - Central League
Wednesday 19th November, 2pm kick-off
Wrexham (H) - Central League
Wednesday 3rd December, 1pm kick-off
Chesterfield (A) - Central League
Wednesday 17th December, 2pm kick-off
Notts County (H) - Central League
Tuesday 27th January, 1pm kick-off
Mansfield Town (A) - Central League
Wednesday 4th February, 1pm kick-off
Please Note: All match dates are subject to change and home fixtures are scheduled to be played at Moor Farm Training Ground.
