Mon 01 Jun - Posted in Breaking News
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Derby County’s Under-21s will play their home fixtures at Long Eaton United from the start of the 2026/27 season.
The club has penned a three-year agreement with the Blues that is scheduled to run until the end of the 2028/29 campaign.
This will see all of the Rams' Under-21s' Premier League 2 home games played at Grange Park.
Danny Maye’s youngsters will again be competing in Premier League 2 as part of their Category One Academy status.
Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Pearce, said:“We are pleased to confirm that Long Eaton United will play host to our Under-21 side next season.
“We have entered into a multi-year agreement and look forward to seeing our youngsters develop at Grange Park.”
Long Eaton United Chairman, Nick Dargan, said:“Having recently held a successful end-of-season match between Derby County Under-18’s and Liverpool Under-18’s, we are confident that the Grange Park facilities will prove a great home for Derby County’s Under-21 players.
“We believe it will be an enjoyable experience for supporters wishing to watch potential Rams stars of the future."
The move brings an end to the club’s agreement with Matlock Town
Pearce added: “We would like to thank Matlock Town for hosting our home matches last season.
“We wish the club every success for the future and would also like to thank Matlock’s volunteers for all their help over the past two years.”
Details on how to purchase tickets will be released in due course.
