Oxford United travel to Pride Park this evening looking to get back to winning ways after last Tuesday's 1-0 defeat at Burnley and two draws prior to that.
Earlier this season, Oxford and Derby fought out a 1-1 draw at the Kassam Stadium. Last season, in League One, United won 2-1 at Pride Park, with Mark Harris scoring both goals for the U's.
OXFORD UNITED
United have won just once away from home in the Championship, the New Year's Day victory at Millwall. However, since Gary Rowett's arrival, their only league defeat on the road was last week's narrow reverse at Turf Moor.
With no game at the weekend, Oxford go into tonight's match with no new injury worries, giving Rowett plenty of options for team selection. Alex Matos made his first start at Burnley and will be hoping to be involved from the beginning again.
DERBY COUNTY
Currently managerless since Paul Warne's departure, coach Matt Hamshaw has taken charge of the Rams for Saturday's 1-1 draw at Norwich City, a result that halted a seven-game losing streak. It is still unclear if Hamshaw will be in place for tonight's fixture.
Talking to Derby's official web site ahead of this evening's game, Hamshaw said: "We need to play with positivity and be on the front foot. It's a massive, massive game, but we have always known the enormity of this week.
"The lads are in a good place. We've got three very close games where we may make changes. The fact that we've got everybody back up, ready and raring to go allows us to do that with more conviction than we have done in recent weeks.
"It’s a good opportunity at home again. I feel the performances have been good at home this year. We just haven't had the results and I'm excited and looking forward to getting out there at Pride Park. Hopefully, we can play as well as we did at Norwich and be a little bit more front-footed."
Centre-back Sondre Langas and midfielder Harrison Armstrong made their Rams debuts at Norwich on Saturday, while defender Nat Phillips returned to the side against the Canaries following a four-game absence.
Former Oxford centre back Curtis Nelson remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury, while Corey Blackett-Taylor, Kane Wilson and Dajaune Brown are all injured.
TICKETS AND TRAVEL
This match is ALL TICKET, with no sales available today. If you do not have a valid match ticket, please don't travel to the game.
If you are driving to the game, you can use the official away car park by following this link: https://dcfcparking.co.uk/football/events/feb-25/home-game-12
Please note that Derby County operate regular concession checks at the turnstiles and any supporter asked for ID but fails to show it will be refused entry. Derby County will not offer upgrades to any supporter found to be using a match ticket with the incorrect age band.
Pride Park is a cashless stadium.
You can read the Pride Park visiting supporters guide HERE (opens a PDF file).
London Road Travel - Pick Up Times:
Kassam Stadium: 4:00pm
Redbridge Coach and Lorry Park: 4:10pm
Bicester Road, Kidlington: 4:25pm
London Road Travel - Prices:
Adult LRC member: £22
Adult non-member: £25
Under 18 LRC member: £20
Under 18 non-member: £23
Supporters travelling on the LRC coaches are reminded that with Parking Eye in operation they are no longer able to park in the Kassam Stadium car park for away matches. Free parking bays are available along the length of Grenoble Road, but you are advised to leave sufficient time to park and walk back to the bus stop.
LAST SEASON'S VISIT
Last season, United won 2-1 at Pride Park. Relive the highlights:
