Derby County Ladies will make their debut at Pride Park Stadium against local rivals Nottingham Forest on Sunday, kick-off: 2pm.
Sam Griffiths’ side will look to extend their unbeaten start to their season in the FA Women’s National League – North, and dcfc.co.uk has put together everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.
About the fixture…
For the first time, the Ewe Rams will play a league fixture at Pride Park Stadium in what will be a big step for the club that announced it would be increasing support of Derby County Ladies for the 2018/19 campaign and beyond.
Derby and Forest have both tasted a win and a draw this season, with the Ewe Rams opening their campaign with an impressive 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough before recording a 2-2 draw against Hull City.
Meet and Greet with Sandy Ryan
Ahead of the exciting clash, Rams fans will have the opportunity to meet Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Sandy Ryan.
The champion boxer and Derby supporter will be at the front of the East Stand from 1:15 until 1:45pm to take photos and sign autographs.
The Ramtiques Roadshow
The Ramtiques Roadshow will also be at the stadium on Sunday, showcasing some of the club’s historic items including old photographs, pennants, trophies and documents charting the events of previous years.
Doors for the free event at the Toyota Suite will be open from 12 until 2pm.
DCCT Girls RTC and Recovery Rams Display
Between 1.15pm and 1.45pm members of DCCT’s Regional Talent Centre and Recovery Rams will showcase a display of short football sessions and small sided games.
The ‘Recovery Rams’ are a six-a-side female football team working with women who have struggled with substance misuse or mental health issues.
The team have been formed as part of the Community Trust’s Active Choices programme, a healthy lifestyle and behavioural change programme which helps people who have struggled with substance misuse issues.
What has been said…
“This is something that we have dreamed of,” Derby County Ladies’ Chief Executive Officer, Duncan Gibb, told dcfc.co.uk.
“All along it is something we have aspired to as a club, to migrate the team to play a game at Pride Park Stadium and to do that against Forest, and also our first home game of the season, is absolutely fantastic.”
“I think it is massive for the club,” Ewe Rams captain, Hannah Ward, said. “We have been getting good crowds to our games but the opportunity to play at Pride Park will hopefully get some more who will then come to our home games at Mickleover.”
How do I secure my seat?
There is still time to secure your seat for the landmark Derby ladies fixture. Tickets are available to purchase and are priced as follows:
Derby County Season Ticket Holders: FREE*
Adults: £3
Under-18s: £1
Tickets can be purchased online at dcfc.co.uk, by calling 0871 472 1884 (option 1)** or in person from the Ticket Office during normal opening hours.
*Season Ticket Holders must still claim a FREE ticket
** A £1 per ticket booking fee applies when purchasing either by telephone or online.
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