Derby County are set to face Valencia in a test match, but the Spanish club has decided not to provide live coverage of the game. The result and which players featured will be published on official channels.
What happened?
Valencia CF will play the match in two 60-minute periods, according to Cope Valencia. The game is scheduled for 14:00 in England. Derby County finished the 2025 season in 8th place in the Championship, with 69 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LWLWL.
Why it matters for Derby County
The match against Valencia is part of Derby County's pre-season preparations, as they look to improve on their 8th place finish. The team scored 67 goals and conceded 59 in the 2025 season, with a goal difference of +8.
What comes next?
Derby County are 26 points behind leaders Coventry, and will be looking to close the gap in the new season. The Stoke City friendly on 1 August will be broadcast on À Punt, the first match in England available to supporters after the decision not to show Valencia vs Derby County.
