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Derby County will kick off the new Championship season at Charlton Athletic.
What's Next for the Rams?
The fixture schedule was released today, with the Rams facing newly promoted Cardiff City on August 22 and Swansea seven days later.
John Eustace's side will travel to the Valley on August 15 to face Nathan Jones' side, whom Derby beat 2-1 back in January.
Key Fixtures
A midweek trip to Portsmouth then follows on September 1, before Derby will face the biggest challenge of the season's opening fixtures when they travel to the capital to face West Ham, relegated from the Premier League last term.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 8th in Championship, 69 pts, 20W-9D-17L from 46 games |
| Goals this season | 67 scored, 59 conceded (+8 goal difference) |
| Title race | 26 points behind leaders Coventry |
Derby will play Lincoln City at home, with other notable fixtures including a midweek trip to Pompey.
Carabao Cup Draw
The draw for the League Cup first round is at 4:30 pm, with Derby as ball number 11.
New signing Bobby Clark will be among the players to report back as the club gears up for the first friendly of the summer against Alfreton Town on July 17.
Pre-Season Preparations
Derby will then go on tour to Austria, which will culminate in a game against Europa League finalists Freiburg.
As of June 25, 2026, Derby County is preparing for the new season with a strong squad and exciting fixtures ahead.
