Derby County return to Sky Bet League One action on Saturday when Bolton Wanderers are the visitors to Pride Park Stadium (3pm kick-off).
It's just a month since the two sides last faced off in league action, a cagey affair that ended 0-0 at the University of Bolton Stadium in Derby's final away day of 2022.
In the lead-up to Saturday's meeting getting underway, dcfc.co.uk has brought together all the key information you need to know…
Team News
James Chester (calf) remains an absentee and is unavailable for Saturday's clash, with Head Coach Paul Warne not expected the centre-back to return to the fold until March.
Winger and new signing Tony Springett is fit and available for selection for the visit of Bolton after signing on loan from Norwich City for the rest of the season earlier this week.
Warne's Words
Head Coach Paul Warne sat down with RamsTV to preview Saturday's clash between the two top six rivals.
He said: "We will try and grab the game from the outset, however, Bolton have spent the entire week doing the same thing. Hopefully - and I say this with the upmost respect - the best team wins.
"Both teams have been defensively reasonably solid in recent weeks and I just think in those magic moments, you just need your best players to stand up. There may not be many moments but we just have to take them."
From The Dressing Room
Midfielder Conor Hourihane spoke to RamsTV to preview Saturday's fixture.
He said: "They are a good side. They are bang in the mix themselves. They will probably have the same ambitions of us where they want to cement a play-off spot and see where it takes them after that.
"It was a very tight game over Christmas where each team could have nicked it 1-0, but it ended up in a 0-0 draw. I expect another tight game again but hopefully we can come out on top this time and create that little bit of quality that can win the game."
Match Officials
Jeremy Simpson will take charge of Saturday's clash between the Rams and the Trotters.
Matthew McGrath and Matthew Smith will assist him whilst Declan Bourne will be on fourth official duties.
Simpson has taken charge of 16 matches so far this season with the majority of those taking place in the Championship.
He's handed out 74 yellow cards, awarded three penalties and is yet to send anyone off.
Ticket Information
There's still time to secure your seat for Saturday's game at Pride Park Stadium - but don't leave it until the last minute to buy!
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.
Off Sale Dates
Tickets will go off sale ONLINE two hours prior to kick off
Tickets will go off sale via TELEPHONE one hour prior to kick off
Tickets will go off sale IN-PERSON 15 minutes after kick off
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 Fan ID 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 Ticket.Office@dcfc.co.uk.
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 a £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.
For all other ticket-related enquiries, please contact: Ticket.Office@dcfc.co.uk
Broadcast Information
Domestic Streaming
Saturday’s match is NOT available for live domestic streaming under the EFL’s streaming rights.
The domestic market comprises United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.
International Streaming
All 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.
Matchday Programme
The Ram is back with its 13th league edition of the 2022/23 season on Saturday.
And what better way to savour the spine-tingling atmosphere once again than with a treasured copy of ‘The Ram’ in hand?
The club has teamed up with Ignition Publications to bring the programme back for the first time since the 2019/20 season and there is no more fitting accompaniment to a matchday than The Ram, which is packed with exclusive interviews, content, statistics and insight.
The A5-size perfect-bound editions will be available to purchase around the ground for £3, but you can also reserve every league edition from the campaign via a seasonal subscription with Ignition Publications.
The latest edition of The Ram includes:
- Head Coach Paul Warne assesses the latest Rams news
- An in-depth interview with defender Eiran Cashin
- From the press bench verdict with Derby Telegraph's Leigh Curtis
- Background on Bolton Wanderers
- The latest news from the Derby County Academy, including the Under-21s and Under-18s
- A quick round-up of the latest Club and Ticketing news
- A focus on the latest from Derby County Community Trust
- A round-up of the latest Derby County Women news
You can pre-order your copy of The Ram, or subscribe for the season, from the club’s official publishing partners Ignition Sports Media by visiting: ignitionsportsmedia.com/products/derby-county-full-season-subscription-2022-
