2023–24 Derby County F.C. season

{{Short description|140th season in existence of Derby County FC}}

{{Infobox football club season

| club = Derby County

| season = 2023–24

| owner = Clowes Developments

| manager = Paul Warne

| mgrtitle = Head Coach

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| league = League One

| league result = 2nd (promoted)

| cup1 = FA Cup

| cup1 result = First round

| cup2 = EFL Cup

| cup2 result = First round

| cup3 = EFL Trophy

| cup3 result = Round of 16

| league topscorer = James Collins (14)

| season topscorer = James Collins (19)

| highest attendance = 32,538 vs Bolton Wanderers, 16 March 2024, League One

| lowest attendance = 1,952 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers U21, 8 November 2023, EFL Trophy

| average attendance = 27,278

| largest win = 4–0 vs Northampton Town (H), 31 October 2023, League One

| largest loss = 0–2 vs Blackpool (H), 8 August 2023, EFL Cup
1–3 vs Stevenage (A), 28 October 2023, League One
1–3 vs Crewe Alexandra (H), 14 November 2023, FA Cup

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The 2023–24 season was the 140th season in the history of Derby County and their second consecutive season in League One. In addition to the league, the club also competed in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy.

After a slow start to the season which saw the pre-season promotion favourites eight points off of the promotion places with a third of the season gone, Derby's form improved and a mid-season run of 14 wins from 19 games between late-October and mid-February took them into second place and the automatic promotion spots, a position they would not relinquish. A 2–0 home win over already-relegated Carlisle United on the final day of the season confirmed the club's first automatic promotion in 28 years and saw them return to the Football League Championship at the second attempt.{{cite web|url= https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11719/13121353/derby-county-seal-promotion-back-to-sky-bet-championship-from-league-one-with-victory-against-carlisle|title=Derby County promoted: Rams return to Sky Bet Championship from League One with victory against Carlisle|date=27 April 2024|work=Sky Sports|accessdate=3 May 2024}}{{cite web|url= https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/apr/27/max-bird-james-collins-derby-carlisle-league-one-football|title=Derby clamber back to Championship after Bird and Collins down Carlisle|date=27 April 2024|work=Guardian|accessdate=3 May 2024}}

Along the way, the team set club records for points in a season (92, eclipsing the 85 achieved in 2013–14) and most away wins (13, eclipising the twelve away wins in 2004-05 and 2006-07), and equalled the club record for most wins in a single league campaign (28, matching that of the 1955–56 season).

Current squad

{{updated|20 March 2024}}

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colspan="14" style="background:#dcdcdc; tepxt-align:center;"| Goalkeepers
1Joe WildsmithGK{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|1995|12|28|df=y}}Sheffield Wednesday2 July 2022Free30 June 2024
13Scott LoachGK{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|1988|5|27|df=y}}Chesterfield13 July 2022Free30 June 2024
31Josh VickersGK{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|1995|12|1|df=y}}Rotherham United1 July 2023Free30 June 2026
colspan="14" style="background:#dcdcdc; tepxt-align:center;"| Defenders
2Kane WilsonRB{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|2000|03|11|df=y}}Bristol City11 July 2023Undisclosed30 June 2025
3Craig ForsythLB{{flagicon|SCO}}{{bda|1989|2|24|df=y}}Watford1 July 2013£150,00030 June 2024
5Sonny BradleyCB{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|1991|9|13|df=y}}Luton Town7 July 2023Free30 June 2025
6Eiran CashinCB{{flagicon|IRL}}{{bda|2001|11|9|df=y}}Academy1 January 2022{{n/a}}30 June 2027
20Callum ElderLB{{flagicon|AUS}}{{bda|1995|1|27|df=y}}Hull City1 July 2023Free30 June 2026
24Ryan NyambeRB{{flagicon|NAM}}{{bda|1997|12|4|df=y}}Wigan Athletic19 September 2023Free30 June 2025
34Jake RooneyCB{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|2003|8|22|df=y}}Burnley8 August 2022Free30 June 2026
35Curtis NelsonCB{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|1993|5|21|df=y}}Blackpool1 July 2023Free30 June 2025
41Daniel CoxCB{{flagicon|WAL}}{{bda|2006|01|30|df=y}}Academy1 July 2022{{n/a}}30 June 2024
46Adisa OsayandeCB{{flagicon|ENG}}Academy13 July 2023{{n/a}}30 June 2025
colspan="14" style="background:#dcdcdc; tepxt-align:center;"| Midfielders
4Conor HourihaneCM{{flagicon|IRL}}{{bda|1991|2|2|df=y}}Aston Villa6 July 2022Free30 June 2024
8Max BirdDM{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|2000|09|18|df=y}}Bristol City1 February 2024Loan31 May 2024
12Korey SmithCM{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|1991|1|31|df=y}}{{fbaicon|WAL}} Swansea City16 July 2022Free30 June 2024
16Liam ThompsonDM{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|2002|4|29|df=y}}Academy1 January 2022{{n/a}}30 June 2024
17Louie SibleyCM{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|2001|9|13|df=y}}Academy1 January 2020{{n/a}}30 June 2024
22Tyrese FornahCM{{flagicon|SLE}}{{bda|1999|9|11|df=y}}Nottingham Forest25 August 2023Undisclosed30 June 2025
23Joe WardRM{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|1995|8|22|df=y}}Peterborough United1 July 2023Free30 June 2026
26Darren RobinsonDM{{flagicon|NIR}}{{bda|2004|12|29|df=y}}{{fbaicon|NIR}} Dungannon Swifts1 July 2021Free30 June 2024
32Ebou AdamsCM{{flagicon|GAM}}{{bda|1996|1|15|df=y}}{{fbaicon|WAL}} Cardiff City31 January 2024Loan31 May 2024
36Ben RadcliffeDM{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|2004|7|11|df=y}}Burton Albion7 July 2023Free30 June 2024
38Cruz AllenCM{{flagicon|WAL}}{{bda|2007|2|25|df=y}}Academy1 July 2023{{n/a}}30 June 2026
42Adebayo FapetuCM{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|2005|01|18|df=y}}Arsenal1 July 2021Free30 June 2024
colspan="14" style="background:#dcdcdc; tepxt-align:center;"| Forwards
7Tom BarkhuizenLW{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|1993|7|4|df=y}}Preston North End2 July 2022Free30 June 2024
9James CollinsCF{{flagicon|IRL}}{{bda|1990|12|1|df=y}}{{fbaicon|WAL}} Cardiff City13 July 2022Free30 June 2024
10Martyn WaghornCF{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|1990|01|23|df=y}}Coventry City7 August 2023Free30 June 2024
11Nathaniel Mendez-LaingRW{{flagicon|GUA}}{{bda|1992|4|15|df=y}}Sheffield Wednesday2 July 2022Free30 June 2026
14Conor WashingtonCF{{flagicon|NIR}}{{bda|1992|05|18|df=y}}Rotherham United7 July 2023Undisclosed30 June 2025
19Tyreece John-JulesCF{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|2001|2|14|df=y}}Arsenal25 August 2023Loan31 May 2024
25Dwight GayleCF{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|1989|10|17|df=y}}Stoke City19 February 2024Free30 June 2024
27Corey Blackett-TaylorRW{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|1997|9|23|df=y}}Charlton Athletic22 January 2024Loan31 May 2024
43Tony WestonCF{{flagicon|ENG}}{{bda|2003|09|17|df=y}}{{fbaicon|SCO}} Rangers1 August 2023Free30 June 2024
45Lennon WheeldonCF{{flagicon|ENG}}Academy1 July 2022{{n/a}}30 June 2024
colspan="14" style="background:#dcdcdc; tepxt-align:center;"| Out on loan
39Dajaune BrownCF{{flagicon|JAM}}{{bda|2005|10|16|df=y}}Academy1 July 2022{{n/a}}30 June 2026

  • Includes all players who made at least one competitive appearance during the season

Transfers

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1 July 2023LB{{flagicon|AUS}} Callum Elder{{fbaicon|ENG}} Hull CityFree Transfer{{cite news |title=Defender Elder Arrives To Become Derby's Third Summer Signing |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/defender-elder-arrives-to-become-derbys-third-summer-signing |access-date=21 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=21 June 2023}}
1 July 2023CB{{flagicon|ENG}} Curtis Nelson{{fbaicon|ENG}} BlackpoolFree Transfer{{cite news |title=Derby Add Experienced Defender Nelson To The Ranks |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/derby-add-experienced-defender-nelson-to-the-ranks |access-date=23 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=23 June 2023}}
1 July 2023GK{{flagicon|ENG}} Josh Vickers{{fbaicon|ENG}} Rotherham UnitedFree Transfer{{cite news |title=Derby Sign Goalkeeper Vickers As Squad Rebuild Continues |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/derby-sign-goalkeeper-vickers-as-squad-rebuild-continues |access-date=20 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=20 June 2023}}
1 July 2023RM{{flagicon|ENG}} Joe Ward{{fbaicon|ENG}} Peterborough UnitedFree Transfer{{cite news |title=Derby Move To Sign Ward To Begin Summer Recruitment |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/derby-move-to-sign-ward-to-begin-summer-recruitment |access-date=20 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=20 June 2023}}
7 July 2023CB{{flagicon|ENG}} Ryan Bartley †{{fbaicon|ENG}} Crystal PalaceFree Transfer{{cite news |title=Under 21s Add Duo and Five sign Deals |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/academy-update-under-21s-add-duo-and-five-sign-deals |access-date=7 July 2023 |publisher=Derby County |date=7 July 2023}}
7 July 2023CB{{flagicon|ENG}} Sonny Bradley{{fbaicon|ENG}} Luton TownFree Transfer{{cite news |title=Experienced Defender Bradley Becomes Summer Signing Number Five|url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/experienced-defender-bradley-becomes-summer-signing-number-five |access-date=7 July 2023 |publisher=Derby County |date=7 July 2023}}
7 July 2023DM{{flagicon|ENG}} Ben Radcliffe{{fbaicon|ENG}} Burton AlbionFree Transfer
7 July 2023CF{{flagicon|NIR}} Conor Washington{{fbaicon|ENG}} Rotherham UnitedUndisclosed{{cite news |title=Striker Washington Becomes Derby’s Sixth Summer Recruit|url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/striker-washington-becomes-derbys-sixth-summer-recruit|access-date=7 July 2023 |publisher=Derby County |date=7 July 2023}}
11 July 2023RB{{flagicon|ENG}} Kane Wilson{{fbaicon|ENG}} Bristol CityUndisclosed{{cite news |title=Defender Wilson Joins Derby As Summer Signing Number Seven|url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/full-back-wilson-joins-derby-as-summer-signing-number-seven|publisher=Derby County Football Club|date=11 July 2023}}
18 July 2023CM{{flagicon|ENG}} Bradley Johnson †{{efn|Signed as an overage player-coach for Derby County's under-21 team}}{{fbaicon|ENG}} Milton Keynes DonsFree Transfer{{Cite web |date=2023-07-18 |title=Former Midfielder Johnson Returns To Take Up Academy Coaching Role |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/former-midfielder-johnson-returns-to-take-up-academy-coaching-role |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=Derby County |language=en}}
1 August 2023AM{{flagicon|NIR}} Charlie Lindsay †{{fbaicon|SCO}} RangersFree Transfer{{cite news |title=Academy Update: Under-21s Sign Trio |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/08/academy-update-under-21s-sign-trio |access-date=1 August 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=1 August 2023}}
1 August 2023GK{{flagicon|WAL}} Lewis Ridd †{{fbaicon|ENG}} Ipswich TownFree Transfer
1 August 2023CF{{flagicon|ENG}} Tony Weston{{fbaicon|SCO}} RangersFree Transfer
7 August 2023CF{{flagicon|ENG}} Martyn Waghorn{{fbaicon|ENG}} Coventry CityFree Transfer{{cite news |title=Striker Waghorn Completes Rams Return |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/08/striker-waghorn-completes-rams-return |access-date=7 August 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=7 August 2023}}
25 August 2023CM{{flagicon|SLE}} Tyrese Fornah{{fbaicon|ENG}} Nottingham ForestUndisclosed{{cite news |title=Derby Add Fornah To Midfield Options |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/08/derby-add-fornah-to-midfield-options |access-date=25 August 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=25 August 2023}}
1 September 2023RM{{flagicon|ENG}} Alex Gibson-Hammond †{{fbaicon|ENG}} Nottingham ForestFree Transfer{{cite news |title=Rams Add Two More Players To Under-21s Squad |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/09/rams-add-two-more-players-to-under-21s-squad |access-date=1 September 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=1 September 2023}}
19 September 2023RB{{flagicon|NAM}} Ryan Nyambe{{fbaicon
} Free agent || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=Derby Sign International Defender Nyambe |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/09/derby-sign-international-defender-nyambe |access-date=19 September 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=19 September 2023}}

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| 23 January 2024 || RW || {{flagicon|ENG}} Eno Nto † || {{fbaicon|USA}} Notre Dame Fighting Irish || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=Nto Makes Derby Return By Joining Under-21s Squad |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/01/nto-makes-derby-return-by-joining-under-21s-squad |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=23 January 2024}}

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| 19 February 2024 || CF || {{flagicon|ENG}} Dwight Gayle || {{fbaicon|}} Free Agent || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=Derby Add Striker Gayle To Ranks Until Season's End |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/02/derby-add-striker-gayle-to-ranks-until-seasons-end |access-date=20 February 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=19 February 2024}}

|}

{{notelist}}

† Signed for Under-21s

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29 June 2023DM{{flagicon|POL}} Krystian Bielik{{fbaicon|ENG}} Birmingham CityUndisclosed{{cite news |title=Bielik Departs To Join Birmingham On Permanent Basis |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/bielik-departs-to-join-birmingham-on-permanent-basis |access-date=29 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=29 June 2023}}
30 June 2023CM{{flagicon|ENG}} Osazee Aghatise{{fbaicon
} Free agent || Released || {{cite news |title=Derby County Retained List: May 2023 |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/05/derby-county-retained-list-may-2023 |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=10 May 2023}}

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| 30 June 2023 || RB || {{flagicon|ENG}} Rhys Brailsford || {{fbaicon|ENG}} Barwell || Free Transfer ||

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| 30 June 2023 || LB || {{flagicon|ENG}} Demico Burton || {{fbaicon|}} Free agent || Released ||

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| 30 June 2023 || CB || {{flagicon|WAL}} James Chester || {{fbaicon|ENG}} Barrow || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=Davies, Chester And Stearman To Leave Derby This Summer |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/05/davies-chester-and-stearman-to-leave-derby-this-summer |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=10 May 2023}}{{cite news |title=Barrow Sign James Chester Until January |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66687752 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 September 2023}}

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| 30 June 2023 || CF || {{flagicon|POL}} Bartosz Cybulski || {{fbaicon|ENG}} King's Lynn Town || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=Bartosz Cybulski Joins The Linnets |url=https://www.kltown.co.uk/2023/08/22/bartosz-cybulski-joins-the-linnets/ |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=King's Lynn Town FC |date=22 August 2023}}

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| 30 June 2023 || CB || {{flagicon|ENG}} Curtis Davies || {{fbaicon|ENG}} Cheltenham Town || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=Curtis Davies signs for the Robins |url=https://www.ctfc.com/news/2023/june/curtis-davies-signs-for-the-robins/ |access-date=27 June 2023 |publisher=Cheltenham Town FC |date=27 June 2023}}

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| 30 June 2023 || CM || {{flagicon|ENG}} Connor Dixon || {{fbaicon|ENG}} Ilkeston Town || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=First Team |url=https://ilkestontownfc.co.uk/team/ |access-date=23 November 2023 |publisher=Ilkeston Town FC}}

|-

| 30 June 2023 || GK || {{flagicon|ENG}} Harrison Foulkes || {{fbaicon|ENG}} Eastbourne Borough || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=Foulkes Joins The Sports |url=https://ebfc.co.uk/2023/06/foulkes-joins-the-sports/ |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Eastbourne Borough FC |date=28 June 2023}}

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| 30 June 2023 || LB || {{flagicon|ENG}} Will Grewal-Pollard || {{fbaicon|ENG}} Alfreton Town || Free Transfer ||

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| 30 June 2023 || CM || {{flagicon|IRL}} Olamide Ibrahim || {{fbaicon|}} Free agent || Released ||

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| 30 June 2023 || LB || {{flagicon|IRL}} Cian Kelly || {{fbaicon|}} Free agent || Released ||

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| 30 June 2023 || AM || {{flagicon|ENG}} Sonny Blu Lo-Everton || {{fbaicon|ENG}} Yeovil Town || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=Signing {{!}} Sonny Blu Lo-Everton |url=https://www.ytfc.net/signing-sonny-blu-lo-everton/ |access-date=24 July 2023 |publisher=Yeovil Town FC |date=24 July 2023}}

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| 30 June 2023 || CF || {{flagicon|IRL}} David McGoldrick || {{fbaicon|ENG}} Notts County || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=McGoldrick To Leave Derby After Setting Heart On Notts County Return |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/mcgoldrick-to-leave-derby-after-setting-heart-on-notts-county-return |access-date=10 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=10 June 2023}}

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| 30 June 2023 || GK || {{flagicon|ENG}} Alfie Roberts || {{fbaicon|}} Free agent || Released ||

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| 30 June 2023 || CB || {{flagicon|ENG}} Harrison Solomon || {{fbaicon|USA}} UNH Wildcats || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=Men's Soccer Adds 15 Student-Athletes to 2023 Roster |url=https://unhwildcats.com/news/2023/8/7/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-adds-15-student-athletes-to-2023-roster.aspx |access-date=23 November 2023 |publisher=UNH Wildcats |date=7 August 2023}}

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| 30 June 2023 || CB || {{flagicon|ENG}} Richard Stearman || {{fbaicon|ENG}} Solihull Moors || Free Transfer || {{cite news |title=Stearman Signs For Moors! |url=https://www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk/news/posts/stearman-signs-for-moors/ |access-date=4 August 2023 |publisher=Solihull Moors FC |date=3 August 2023}}

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| 11 July 2023 || CM || {{flagicon|IRL}} Jason Knight || {{fbaicon|ENG}} Bristol City || Undisclosed || {{cite news |title=Knight Leaves Derby To Join Bristol City |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/knight-leaves-derby-to-join-bristol-city |access-date=11 July 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=11 July 2023}}

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| 1 February 2024 || DM || {{flagicon|ENG}} Max Bird || {{fbaicon|ENG}} Bristol City || Undisclosed || {{cite news |title=Derby Midfielder Bird Joins Bristol City But Returns On Loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/02/derby-midfielder-bird-joins-bristol-city-but-returns-on-loan |access-date=2 February 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=1 February 2024}}

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= Loaned in =

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25 August 2023CF{{flagicon|ENG}} Tyreece John-Jules{{fbaicon|ENG}} ArsenalEnd of Season{{efn|On 19 January, John-Jules' loan from Arsenal was extended until the end of season.}}{{cite news |title=Derby Sign Arsenal Striker John-Jules On Loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/08/derby-sign-arsenal-striker-john-jules-on-loan |access-date=25 August 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=25 August 2023}}{{cite news |title=John-Jules Loan Extended Until Season's End |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/01/john-jules-loan-extended-until-seasons-end |access-date=19 January 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=19 January 2024}}
1 September 2023AM{{flagicon|ENG}} Elliot Embleton{{fbaicon|ENG}} Sunderland10 January 2024{{efn|On 10 January, Embleton's season long loan was terminated early by Derby.}}{{cite news |title=Embleton moves to Derby |url=https://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2023/september/embleton-joins-derby-on-loan |access-date=2 September 2023 |publisher=Sunderland AFC |date=1 September 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/01/elliot-embleton-loan-comes-to-an-end-2023-24-season |title=Derby County rocked by Elliot Embleton loan comes to an end|publisher=Derby County F.C. |date=10 January 2024 |access-date=10 January 2024}}
1 September 2023LB{{flagicon|ENG}} Henry Jeffcott †{{fbaicon|ENG}} ArsenalEnd of Season
22 January 2024RW{{flagicon|ENG}} Corey Blackett-Taylor{{fbaicon|ENG}} Charlton AthleticEnd of Season{{cite news |title=Blackett-Taylor Joins Derby As First January Signing |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/01/blackett-taylor-joins-derby-as-first-january-signing |access-date=22 January 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=22 January 2024}}
31 January 2024CM{{flagicon|GAM}} Ebou Adams{{fbaicon|WAL}} Cardiff CityEnd of Season{{cite news |title=Gambia Midfielder Adams Joins Derby On Loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/01/gambia-midfielder-adams-joins-derby-on-loan |access-date=31 January 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=31 January 2024}}
1 February 2024DM{{flagicon|ENG}} Max Bird{{fbaicon|ENG}} Bristol CityEnd of Season

† Signed for Under-21s

{{notelist}}

= Loaned out =

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5 July 2023RB{{flagicon|ENG}} Kwaku Oduroh{{fbaicon|ENG}} Rochdale10 January 2024{{efn|On 10 January, Oduroh's season long loan was terminated early by Rochdale.}}{{cite news |title=Defender Oduroh Joins Rochdale On Loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/defender-oduroh-joins-rochdale-on-loan |access-date=5 July 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=5 July 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2024/january/odurohreturnsderby_jan24/|title=Oduroh Returns To Derby|date=10 January 2024|access-date=10 January 2024|website=Rochdale A.F.C.}}
3 August 2023CF{{flagicon|IRL}} George Nunn{{fbaicon|ENG}} Mickleover2 October 2023{{efn|On 1 September, Nunn's loan at Mickleover was extended by a further month.}}{{cite news |title=Under-21s Forward Nunn Joins Non-League Mickleover On Loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/08/under-21s-forward-nunn-joins-non-league-mickleover-on-loan |access-date=3 August 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=3 August 2023}}
4 August 2023GK{{flagicon|ENG}} Harry Evans{{fbaicon|ENG}} Coalville Town31 August 2023{{cite news |title=Under-21s Goalkeeper Evans Heads Out On Loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/08/under-21s-goalkeeper-evans-heads-out-on-loan |access-date=4 August 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=4 August 2023}}
21 September 2023CF{{flagicon|IRL}} George Nunn{{fbaicon|ENG}} Braintree Town21 October 2023{{cite news |title=Under-21s Forward Nunn Moves Out On Loan To Braintree Town |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/09/under-21s-forward-nunn-moves-out-on-loan-to-braintree-town |access-date=25 September 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=21 September 2023}}
21 September 2023CF{{flagicon|IRL}} Owen Oseni{{fbaicon|ENG}} Nuneaton Borough1 January 2024{{efn|On 21 November, Oseni's loan at Nuneaton Borough was extended until 1 January 2024.}}{{cite news |title=Under-21s Striker Oseni Heads Out On Loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/09/under-21s-striker-oseni-heads-out-on-loan |access-date=21 September 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=21 September 2023}}{{cite news |title=Oseni Backs the Boro! |url=https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/nuneatonboroughfc/news/oseni-backs-the-boro-2818140.html |access-date=23 November 2023 |publisher=Nuneaton Borough FC |date=21 November 2023}}
13 October 2023GK{{flagicon|ENG}} Harry Evans{{fbaicon|ENG}} Barwell14 February 2024{{efn|On 19 January, Evans' loan at Barwell was extended by a further month.}}{{cite news |title=Match Report: Nuneaton (A) |url=https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/barwell/news/match-report-nuneaton-a-2810697.html |access-date=23 November 2023 |publisher=Barwell FC |date=15 October 2023}}
2 November 2023CF{{flagicon|IRL}} George Nunn{{fbaicon|ENG}} Hampton & Richmond Borough1 January 2024{{cite news |title=George Nunn Arrives On Loan |url=https://hamrichfc.com/blogs/news/george-nunn-arrives-on-loan |access-date=5 November 2023 |publisher=Hampton & Richmond Borough FC |date=2 November 2023}}
14 November 2023CM{{flagicon|ENG}} Jack Bates{{fbaicon|ENG}} Hastings United14 December 2023{{cite news |title=Bates Back At Hastings |url=https://www.isthmian.co.uk/bates-back-at-hastings-79049 |access-date=23 November 2023 |publisher=Isthmian Football League |date=15 November 2023}}
21 November 2023RM{{flagicon|ENG}} Alex Gibson-Hammond{{fbaicon|ENG}} Buxton1 January 2024{{cite news |title=Buxton vs Hereford FC LIVE minute by minute updates |url=https://www.herefordtimes.com/sport/local/23939167.buxton-v-hereford-fc-live-minute-minute-updates/ |access-date=23 November 2023 |publisher=Hereford Times |date=21 November 2023}}
26 December 2023GK{{flagicon|WAL}} Lewis Ridd{{fbaicon|ENG}} MickleoverEnd of Season{{efn|On 19 January, Ridd's loan at Mickleover was extended until the end of season.}}{{cite news |title=Ram’s Keeper On A Month’s Loan |url=https://mickleoverfc.com/rams-keeper-on-a-months-loan/ |access-date=4 January 2024 |publisher=Mickleover FC |date=4 January 2024}}{{cite news |title=Under-21s Trio To Continue To Gain Experience On Loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/01/young-rams-trio-secure-loan-deals-ridd-moore-evans-academy-u21 |access-date=19 January 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=19 January 2024}}
12 January 2024AM{{flagicon|NIR}} Charlie Lindsay{{fbaicon|NIR}} GlentoranEnd of Season{{cite news |title=Under-21s Forward Lindsay Joins Glentoran On Loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/01/under-21s-forward-lindsay-joins-glentoran-on-loan |access-date=12 January 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=12 January 2024}}
18 January 2024RB{{flagicon|ENG}} Callum Moore{{fbaicon|ENG}} Matlock Town15 February 2024
23 January 2024CF{{flagicon|JAM}} Dajaune Brown{{fbaicon|ENG}} GatesheadEnd of Season{{cite news |title=Youngster Brown Seals Gateshead Loan Switch |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/01/youngster-brown-seals-gateshead-loan-switch |access-date=23 January 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=23 January 2024}}

{{notelist}}

Pre-season and friendlies

On 19 May, Derby announced their first pre-season friendly, against Matlock Town.{{cite news |title=Derby To Head To Matlock Town For Pre-Season Fixture |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/05/derby-to-head-to-matlock-town-for-pre-season-fixture |access-date=20 May 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=19 May 2023}} Less than a week later, a second fixture was confirmed against Stoke City to celebrate Craig Forsyth's association with the club.{{cite news |title=Derby To Host Stoke City In Friendly For Craig Forsyth Testimonial Match |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/05/derby-to-host-stoke-city-in-friendly-for-craig-forsyth-testimonial-match |access-date=26 May 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=25 May 2023}} On June 1, a trip to face Chesterfield and a visit from Sheffield United was added to the pre-season calendar.{{cite news |title=Chesterfield Trip Added To Pre-Season Schedule |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/05/chesterfield-trip-added-to-pre-season-schedule |access-date=1 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=1 June 2023}}{{cite news |title=Rams To Host Premier League Newcomers Sheffield United In Pre-Season |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/rams-to-host-premier-league-newcomers-sheffield-united-in-pre-season |access-date=1 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=1 June 2023}} A training camp in Alicante was also confirmed along with a fixture against Salford City.{{cite news |title=Rams To Take In Spanish Training Camp And Face Salford City In Friendly |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/rams-to-take-in-spanish-training-camp-and-face-salford-city-in-friendly |access-date=16 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=16 June 2023}}

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| round = Friendly

| date = 8 July 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Matlock Town

| score = 0–2

| result = W

| report = https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/pre-season-match-report-matlock-town-vs-derby-county

| team2 = Derby County

| goals2 =

| stadium = Causeway Lane

| location = Matlock

| attendance = 2,300

}}

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| round = Friendly

| date = 15 July 2023

| time = 12:00 CEST
11:00 BST

| team1 = Salford City

| score = 1–1

| result = D

| report = https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/pre-season-match-report-derby-county-salford-city

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Bailey {{goal|50}}

| goals2 = Mendez-Laing {{goal|58}}

| stadium = Pinatar Arena

| location = San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain

}}

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| round = Friendly

| date = 19 July 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Chesterfield

| score = 0–1

| result = W

| report = https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/pre-season-match-report-chesterfield-vs-derby-county

| team2 = Derby County

| goals2 = Collins {{goal|60}}

| stadium = Technique Stadium

| location = Chesterfield

}}

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| round = Craig Forsyth Testimonial

| date = 22 July 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 3–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/pre-season-match-report-derby-county-vs-stoke-city-craig-forsyth-testimonial-2023

| team2 = Stoke City

| goals1 = Nelson {{goal|19}}
Collins {{goal|26}}
Mendez-Laing {{goal|40}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 9,119 (1,349 Stoke City supporters)

}}

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| round = Friendly

| date = 29 July 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–3

| result = L

| report = https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/pre-season-match-report-derby-county-vs-sheffield-united

| team2 = Sheffield United

| goals1 = Smith {{goal|58}}

| goals2 = Ben Slimane {{goal|18}}
Baldock {{goal|82}}
Ndiaye {{goal|84}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 7,406 (inc. 1,648 away supporters)

}}

Competitions

= Overall record =

{{Fb overview2

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|c2=FA Cup |fm2= |lm2= |sr2=First round |fp2=First round |w2=0 |d2=1 |l2=1 |f2=3 |a2=5

|c3=EFL Cup |fm3= |lm3= |sr3=First round |fp3=First round |w3=0 |d3=0 |l3=1 |f3=0 |a3=2

|c4=EFL Trophy |fm4= |lm4= |sr4=Group stage |fp4=Round of 16 |w4=4 |d4=0 |l4=1 |f4=11 |a4=3

|u=27 April 2024

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}}

= League One =

{{Main|2023–24 EFL League One}}

== League table ==

{{:2023–24 EFL League One|showteam=DER}}

== Results summary ==

{{Fb rs |hw=15 |hd=4 |hl=4 |hgf=41 |hga=18 |aw=13 |ad=4 |al=6 |agf=37 |aga=19}}

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== Results by round ==

{{#invoke:sports rbr table|table|legendpos=b

| update=27 April 2024

| header=Round

| rnd7=8| rnd8=9| rnd9=10| rnd10=11| rnd11=12| rnd12=14| rnd13=15| rnd14=16| rnd15=7{{efn|Matchday 7, vs Northampton Town (H), was postponed due to international call-ups.{{cite news |title=Northampton Home Fixture Postponed |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/08/northampton-home-fixture-postponed |access-date=28 August 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=22 August 2023}}{{cite news |title=New Date Agreed For Northampton Fixture |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/08/new-date-agreed-for-northampton-fixture |access-date=28 August 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=26 August 2023}}}}| rnd16=17| rnd17=19| rnd18=20| rnd19=21| rnd20=22| rnd21=23| rnd22=24| rnd23=25| rnd24=26| rnd25=27| rnd26=28| rnd27=29| rnd28=18{{efn|Matchday 18, vs Reading (A), was postponed due to international call-ups.{{cite news |title=Reading Away Fixture Postponed |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/11/reading-away-fixture-postponed-november-2023 |access-date=2 November 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=2 November 2023}}{{cite news |title=New Date Agreed For Reading Trip |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/12/new-date-agreed-for-reading-trip-2023-24-season |access-date=22 December 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=22 December 2023}}}}| rnd29=30| rnd30=31| rnd31=32| rnd32=33| rnd33=34| rnd34=35| rnd35=13{{efn|Matchday 13, vs Charlton Athletic (H), was postponed due to international call-ups.{{cite news |title=Charlton Home Fixture Postponed |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/09/charlton-home-fixture-postponed-2023-24 |access-date=29 September 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=29 September 2023}}{{cite news |title=New Date Agreed For Charlton Fixture |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/10/new-date-agreed-for-charlton-fixture |access-date=13 October 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=13 October 2023}}}}

| label1=Ground

| res1=H/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/A/A/H/A/H/H/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H

| label2= Result

| res2=L/W/L/W/W/L/D/W/D/W/D/L/W/L/W/W/W/W/W/D/W/W/W/L/W/W/D/L/W/W/D/W/W/L/L/W/W/W/W/L/W/D/D/W/W/W

| label3= Position

| pos3=14/9/14/10/8/11/11/9/12/7/8/11/8/9/7/7/6/6/5/6/4/4/4/4/4/3/3/4/4/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2

| color_W=green2|text_W=Win

| color_D=yellow2|text_D=Draw

| color_L=red2|text_L=Loss

| color_P=lightgrey|text_P=Postponed

| text_H=Home|text_A=Away

| color1=gold|color_2=green1|color_3-6=blue1|color_21–24=red1

| source=[https://int.soccerway.com/teams/england/derby-county-fc/699/ Soccerway]

}}

{{notelist}}

== Matches ==

On 22 June, the EFL League One fixtures were released.{{cite news |title=2023/24 Season: Derby's Sky Bet League One Fixture List |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/202324-season-derbys-sky-bet-league-one-fixture-list |access-date=22 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=22 June 2023}}

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| round = 1

| date = 5 August 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–2

| result = L

| report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66345512

| team2 = Wigan Athletic

| goals1 = Smith {{yel|37}}
Cashin {{yel|48}}
Forsyth {{goal|57}}

| goals2 = Wyke {{goal|37||72}}
Hughes {{yel|49}}
Smith {{yel|88}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 29,957

| referee = Scott Oldham

}}

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| round = 2

| date = 12 August 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Burton Albion

| score = 0–3

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/burton-albion-vs-derby-county/483611

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Seddon {{yel|2}}

| goals2 = Collins {{goal|7}}
Mendez-Laing {{yel|45+2}}
Hourihane {{yel|68}}, {{goal|78}}
Washington {{goal|84}}
Cashin {{yel|90+6}}

| stadium = Pirelli Stadium

| location = Burton upon Trent

| attendance = 6,410

| referee = James Bell

}}

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| round = 3

| date = 15 August 2023

| time = 19:45 BST

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–2

| result = L

| report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66435480

| team2 = Oxford United

| goals1 = Collins {{yel|27}}
Bird{{yel|37}}
Hourihane{{yel|42}}
Wilson{{yel|68}}
Cashin{{yel|82}}
Waghorn{{goal|87}}

| goals2 = Harris {{goal|32||72}}
Long {{yel|52}}
Beadle{{yel|90+1}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 25,292

| referee = Ben Toner

}}

{{football box collapsible

| round = 4

| date = 19 August 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-fleetwood-town/483640

| team2 = Fleetwood Town

| goals1 = Waghorn {{goal|23}}, {{yel|55}}
Mendez-Laing {{yel|30}}
Thompson {{yel|40}}

| goals2 = Mayor {{yel|39}}
Johnston {{yel|69}}
Quitirna {{yel|90+2}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 24,565

| referee = Mark Jones

}}

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| round = 5

| date = 26 August 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Peterborough United

| score = 2–4

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/peterborough-united-vs-derby-county/483654

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Clarke-Harris {{goal|23}}
Burrows {{yel|39}}
Kioso {{yel|67}}
Poku {{goal|90}}

| goals2 = Waghorn {{goal|29||40||45}}
Cashin {{goal|37}}
Forsyth {{yel|86}}

| stadium = Weston Homes Stadium

| location = Peterborough

| attendance = 7,133

| referee = Andrew Hickman

}}

{{football box collapsible

| round = 6

| date = 2 September 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Bolton Wanderers

| score = 2–1

| result = L

| report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66624745

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Charles {{goal|43|pen.}}
Santos {{yel|60}}
Dacres-Cogley {{goal|65}}
Thomason {{yel|70}}
Williams {{yel|84}}

| goals2 = Hourihane {{goal|34|pen.}}
Smith {{yel|43}}
Wildsmith {{sent off|0|48}}
Forsyth {{yel|70}}

| stadium = Toughsheet Community Stadium

| location = Horwich

| attendance = 21,754

| referee = Charles Breakspear

}}

{{football box collapsible

| round = 8

| date = 16 September 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–1

| result = D

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-portsmouth/483683

| team2 = Portsmouth

| goals1 = Fornah {{yel|26}}
Collins {{goal|86|pen.}}, {{yel|88}}

| goals2 = Pack {{yel|10}}
Poole {{yel|28}}
Robertson {{yel|65}}
Bishop {{goal|90+5}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 27,999

| referee = Rebecca Welch

}}

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| round = 9

| date = 23 September 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Carlisle United

| score = 0–2

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/carlisle-united-vs-derby-county/483699

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Lavelle {{yel|90+4}}

| goals2 = Collins {{goal|18||84|pen.}}
Cashin {{yel|75}}

| stadium = Brunton Park

| location = Carlisle

| attendance = 11,186

| referee = Martin Coy

}}

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| round = 10

| date = 30 September 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 0–0

| result = D

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-cambridge-united/483707

| team2 = Cambridge United

| goals1 = Nyambe {{yel|75}}
Collins {{yel|83}}

| goals2 = Gordon {{yel|72}}
Bennett {{yel|85}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 26,122

| referee = Ollie Yates

}}

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| round = 11

| date = 3 October 2023

| time = 19:45 BST

| team1 = Blackpool

| score = 1–3

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/blackpool-vs-derby-county/483718

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Connolly {{yel|30}}
Dougall {{goal|73}}

| goals2 = Forsyth {{yel|32}}
Smith {{goal|54}}
Collins {{goal|71}}
Waghorn {{goal|89}}

| stadium = Bloomfield Road

| location = Blackpool

| attendance = 11,137

| referee = Will Finnie

}}

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| round = 12

| date = 7 October 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Cheltenham Town

| score = 1–1

| result = D

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/cheltenham-town-vs-derby-county/483733

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Street {{goal|39}}
Bradbury {{yel|70}}

| goals2 = Nelson {{goal|45+7}}

| stadium = The Completely-Suzuki Stadium

| location = Cheltenham

| attendance = 5,292

| referee = Peter Wright

}}

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| round = 14

| date = 21 October 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Shrewsbury Town

| score = 1–0

| result = L

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/shrewsbury-town-vs-derby-county/483764

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Hourihane {{goal|56|o.g.}}
Flanagan {{yel|86}}

| goals2 = Nelson {{yel|86}}
Bradley {{yel|90+6}}

| stadium = The Croud Meadow

| location = Shrewsbury

| attendance = 8,088

| referee = Martin Woods

}}

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| round = 15

| date = 24 October 2023

| time = 19:45 BST

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 2–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-exeter-city/483771

| team2 = Exeter City

| goals1 = Mendez-Laing {{goal|30}}
Hourihane {{yel|34}}
Sibley {{yel|55}}
Washington {{goal|79}}

| goals2 = Watts {{yel|62}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 24,040

| referee = Sunny Gill

}}

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| round = 16

| date = 28 October 2023

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Stevenage

| score = 3–1

| result = L

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/stevenage-vs-derby-county/483788

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Roberts {{goal|32}}
MacDonald {{goal|45+2}}
Reid {{yel|59}}
Piergianni {{yel|71}}
Hemmings {{goal|84}}

| goals2 = Cashin {{yel|11}}
Forsyth {{yel|30}}
Mendez-Laing {{goal|38}}

| stadium = Lamex Stadium

| location = Stevenage

| attendance = 5,866

| referee = Thomas Kirk

}}

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| round = 7

| date = 31 October 2023

| time = 19:45 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 4–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-northampton-town/483671

| team2 = Northampton Town

| goals1 = Bird {{goal|14||32}}
Washington {{goal|22}}, {{yel|57}}
Mendez-Laing {{goal|49}}

| goals2 = Brough {{yel|2}}
Odimayo {{yel|71}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 24,719

| referee = Simon Mather

| note = Originally scheduled for 9 September 2023, this match was postponed due to international call-ups.

}}

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| round = 17

| date = 11 November 2023

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 3–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-barnsley/483793

| team2 = Barnsley

| goals1 = Collins {{yel|17}}, {{goal|35|pen.|63}}
Forsyth {{yel|36}}, {{goal|48}}

| goals2 = Russell {{yel|66}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 28,019

| referee = John Busby

}}

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| round = 19

| date = 25 November 2023

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 2–1

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-bristol-rovers/483817

| team2 = Bristol Rovers

| goals1 = Hunt {{goal|66|o.g.}}
Mendez-Laing {{goal|90}}

| goals2 = Martin {{goal|87}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 26,623

| referee = Tom Reeves

}}

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| round = 20

| date = 28 November 2023

| time = 19:45 GMT

| team1 = Port Vale

| score = 0–1

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/port-vale-vs-derby-county/483834

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Iacovitti {{yel|71}}
Loft {{yel|84}}

| goals2 = John-Jules {{goal|77}}

| stadium = Vale Park

| location = Burslem

| attendance = 8,062

| referee = Paul Howard

}}

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| round = 21

| date = 9 December 2023

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Leyton Orient

| score = 0–3

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/leyton-orient-vs-derby-county/483843

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Cooper {{sent off|0|44}}
El Mizouni {{yel|47}}

| goals2 = Hourihane {{yel|8}}
Sibley {{goal|34}}
Mendez-Laing {{goal|47}}
Barkhuizen {{goal|79}}

| stadium = Brisbane Road

| location = Leyton

| attendance = 8,499

| referee = David Rock

}}

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| round = 22

| date = 16 December 2023

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–1

| result = D

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-wycombe-wanderers/483855

| team2 = Wycombe Wanderers

| goals1 = Sibley {{yel|14}}
Mendez-Laing {{yel|15}}
Hourihane {{yel|20}}
Collins {{yel|30}}
Bird {{yel|31}}
Barkhuizen {{goal|83}}

| goals2 = Leahy {{yel|30}}, {{goal|90+8|pen.}}
Forino-Joseph {{yel|51}}
Vokes {{yel|82}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 25,385

| referee = Rebecca Welch

}}

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| round = 23

| date = 21 December 2023

| time = 19:45 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 3–1

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-lincoln-city/483868

| team2 = Lincoln City

| goals1 = Hourihane {{goal|26}}, {{yel|84}}
Wilson {{goal|65}}
Collins {{goal|77}}, {{yel|90+3}}

| goals2 = Mandroiu {{goal|45+2|pen.}}
Jackson {{yel|57}}
Vale {{yel|85}}
Erhahon {{yel|90}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 27,192

| referee = Peter Wright

}}

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| round = 24

| date = 26 December 2023

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Wigan Athletic

| score = 0–1

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/wigan-athletic-vs-derby-county/483885

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Morrison {{yel|14}}
Adeeko {{yel|15}}
Clare {{yel|36}}
Lang {{yel|45}}

| goals2 = Hourihane {{yel|7}}
Nelson {{goal|19}}
Mendez-Laing {{yel|35}}
Collins {{yel|45+2}}

| stadium = DW Stadium

| location = Wigan

| attendance = 13,601

| referee = Thomas Parsons

}}

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| round = 25

| date = 29 December 2023

| time = 19:45 GMT

| team1 = Oxford United

| score = 2–3

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/oxford-united-vs-derby-county/483893

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Brannagan {{goal|2|pen.|13}}
Beadle {{yel|67}}

| goals2 = Wildsmith {{yel|2}}
Bird {{yel|24}}
Forsyth {{goal|45+3}}
Barkhuizen {{yel|59}}
John-Jules {{yel|71}}
Thompson {{goal|81}}
Cashin {{goal|86}}

| stadium = The Kassam Stadium

| location = Oxford

| attendance = 11,219

| referee = Will Finnie

}}

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| round = 26

| date = 1 January 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 2–3

| result = L

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-peterborough-united/483904

| team2 = Peterborough United

| goals1 = Collins {{goal|1||60}}
Forsyth {{yel|41}}

| goals2 = Burrows {{goal|9}}
Kyprianou {{yel|30}}
Poku {{goal|84}}
Jones {{goal|90+4}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 29,917

| referee = Ross Joyce

}}

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| round = 27

| date = 6 January 2024

| time = 12:30 GMT

| team1 = Fleetwood Town

| score = 1–3

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/fleetwood-town-vs-derby-county/483914

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Vela {{yel|31}}
Stockley {{goal|76}}

| goals2 = Mendez-Laing {{goal|27}}
Collins {{goal|45+1}}, {{yel|73}}
Barkhuizen {{goal|90}}

| stadium = Highbury Stadium

| location = Fleetwood

| attendance = 4,045

| referee = Ben Speedie

| note = Originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, this match was rescheduled for TV coverage.{{cite news |title=Fleetwood and Burton matches picked for Sky Sports coverage |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/12/fleetwood-and-burton-matches-picked-for-sky-sports-coverage |access-date=9 December 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=8 December 2023}}

}}

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| round = 28

| date = 15 January 2024

| time = 20:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 3–2

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-burton-albion/483928

| team2 = Burton Albion

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 25,580

| referee = Ben Toner

| note = Originally scheduled for 13 January 2024, this match was rescheduled for TV coverage.

}}

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| round = 29

| date = 20 January 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Lincoln City

| score = 0–0

| result = D

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/lincoln-city-vs-derby-county/483940

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Taylor {{yel|68}}
Draper {{yel|68}}

| goals2 = Elder {{yel|18}}
Wilson {{yel|45+2}}

| stadium = LNER Stadium

| location = Lincoln

| attendance = 9,735

| referee = Ollie Yates

}}

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| round = 18

| date = 23 January 2024

| time = 20:00 GMT

| team1 = Reading

| score = 1–0

| result = L

| report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67388197

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Mukairu {{goal|54}}
Mbengue {{yel|73}}

| goals2 =

| stadium = Select Car Leasing Stadium

| location = Reading

| attendance = 9,914

| referee = Darren Drysdale

| note = Originally scheduled for 18 November 2023, this match was postponed due to international call-ups.

}}

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| round = 30

| date = 27 January 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 2–1

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-cheltenham-town/483951

| team2 = Cheltenham Town

| goals1 = Bird {{goal|60}}
Collins {{goal|81}}
Wilson {{yel|89}}

| goals2 = Sercombe {{goal|50}}
Freestone {{yel|55}}
Long {{yel|70}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 27,014

| referee = Leigh Doughty

}}

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| round = 31

| date = 3 February 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Charlton Athletic

| score = 0–1

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/charlton-athletic-vs-derby-county/483960

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Ramsay {{yel|70}}
Kanu {{yel|82}}

| goals2 = Mendez-Laing {{goal|31}}
Adams {{yel|41}}
Cashin {{yel|51}}
Sibley {{yel|68}}
Vickers {{yel|90+1}}
Hourihane {{yel|90+5}}

| stadium = The Valley

| location = Charlton

| attendance = 16,014

| referee = Edward Duckworth

}}

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| round = 32

| date = 10 February 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–1

| result = D

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-shrewsbury-town/483975

| team2 = Shrewsbury Town

| goals1 = Bird {{goal|54}}
Hourihane {{yel|67}}
Adams {{yel|84}}

| goals2 = Winchester {{yel|36}}
Pierre {{yel|82}}, {{goal|87}}
Benning {{yel|84}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 27,240

| referee = James Bell

}}

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| round = 33

| date = 13 February 2024

| time = 19:45 GMT

| team1 = Exeter City

| score = 0–3

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/exeter-city-vs-derby-county/483986

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Aitchison {{yel|49}}
Carroll {{yel|72}}

| goals2 = Bird {{goal|24}}
Mendez-Laing {{yel|26}}, {{goal|52}}
Adams {{yel|43}}
Barkhuizen {{goal|62}}
Cashin {{yel|68}}

| stadium = St James Park

| location = Exeter

| attendance = 7,754

| referee = Scott Tallis

}}

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| round = 34

| date = 17 February 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.efl.com/match-centre/g2371469

| team2 = Stevenage

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 27,055

| referee = Tom Reeves

}}

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| round = 35

| date = 24 February 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Barnsley

| score = 2–1

| result = L

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/barnsley-vs-derby-county/484006

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Phillips {{goal|33||66}}
Earl {{yel|79}}
Cosgrove {{yel|86}}
Cole {{yel|90+1}}
Roberts {{yel|90+8}}

| goals2 = Bradley {{goal|18}}
Nelson {{yel|86}}

| stadium = Oakwell

| location = Barnsley

| attendance = 18,332

| referee = Andrew Kitchen

}}

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| round = 13

| date = 27 February 2024

| time = 19:45 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–2

| result = L

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-charlton-athletic/teams/483747

| team2 = Charlton Athletic

| goals1 = Bradley {{yel|22}}
Cashin {{goal|39}}
Wildsmith {{yel|64}}

| goals2 = May {{goal|65|pen.}}
Anderson {{goal|80}}
Gillesphey {{yel|82}}
Aneke {{yel|90+5}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance =

| referee = Jeremy Simpson

| note = Originally scheduled for 14 October 2023, this match was postponed due to international call-ups.

}}

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| round = 36

| date = 2 March 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 3–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-port-vale/report/484021

| team2 = Port Vale

| goals1 = Sibley {{goal|5||58}}
Gayle {{goal|44}}

| goals2 = Ojo {{yel|40}}
Massey {{yel|90+4}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| referee = Sunny Sukhvir Gill

| attendance = 27,392

}}

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| round = 37

| date = 9 March 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Bristol Rovers

| score = 0–3

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/bristol-rovers-vs-derby-county/484032

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Conteh {{yel|34}}
Martin {{yel|45+2}}

| goals2 = Adams {{yel|38}}
Gayle {{goal|55}}, {{yel|68}}
Barkhuizen {{goal|58}}
Waghorn {{goal|89}}

| stadium = Memorial Stadium

| location = Horfield

| referee = Lee Swabey

| attendance = 9,937

}}

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| round = 38

| date = 12 March 2024

| time = 19:45 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 2–1

| result = W

| report = https://www.efl.com/match-centre/g2371517

| team2 = Reading

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| referee = Charles Breakspear

| attendance = 24,821

}}

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| round = 39

| date = 16 March 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-bolton-wanderers/484055

| team2 = Bolton Wanderers

| goals1 = Mendez-Laing {{yel|59}}
Wilson {{goal|78}}

| goals2 = Toal {{yel|28}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| referee = Marc Edwards

| attendance = 32,538

}}

{{football box collapsible

| round = 40

| date = 23 March 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Northampton Town

| score = 1–0

| result = L

| report = https://www.efl.com/match-centre/g2371547

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Sixfields Stadium

| location = Northampton

| referee = Scott Oldham

| attendance = 7,679

}}

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| round = 41

| date = 29 March 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.efl.com/match-centre/g2371551?

| team2 = Blackpool

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| referee = Thomas Kirk

| attendance = 30,089

}}

{{football box collapsible

| round = 42

| date = 2 April 2024

| time = 20:00 BST

| team1 = Portsmouth

| score = 2–2

| result = D

| report = https://www.efl.com/match-centre/g2371573

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Fratton Park

| location = Portsmouth

| referee = Will Finnie

| attendance = 20,129

| note = Originally scheduled for 1 April 2024, this match was rescheduled for live Sky Sports broadcasting.{{cite news |title=Portsmouth Fixture To Be Shown Live On Sky Sports |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/02/portsmouth-fixture-to-be-shown-live-on-sky-sports-2024 |access-date=29 February 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=29 February 2024}}

}}

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| round = 43

| date = 10 April 2024

| time = 19:45 BST

| team1 = Wycombe Wanderers

| score = 0–0

| result = D

| report = https://www.efl.com/match-centre/g2371585

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Adams Park

| location = High Wycombe

| referee = Matt Donohue

| attendance = 5,515

| note = Originally scheduled for 6 April 2024, this match was postponed due to Wycombe's participation in the 2024 EFL Trophy final.{{cite news |title=New Date Needed For Wycombe Trip |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/02/new-date-needed-for-wycombe-trip-2023-24 |access-date=22 February 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=21 February 2024}}{{cite news |title=New Date Agreed For Wycombe Trip |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/02/new-date-agreed-for-wycombe-trip-2023-24 |access-date=29 February 2024 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=27 February 2024}}}}

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| round = 44

| date = 13 April 2024

| time = 15:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 3–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.efl.com/match-centre/g2371591?

| team2 = Leyton Orient

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| referee = Lewis Smith

| attendance = 30,247

}}

{{football box collapsible

| round = 45

| date = 20 April 2024

| time = 15:00 BST

| team1 = Cambridge United

| score = 0–1

| result = W

| report = https://www.efl.com/match-centre/g2371602

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Abbey Stadium

| location = Cambridge

| referee = Paul Howard

| attendance = 7,649

}}

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| round = 46

| date = 27 April 2024

| time = 12:30 BST

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 2–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.efl.com/match-centre/g2371602

| team2 = Carlisle United

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| referee = Ben Toner

| attendance = 31,027

}}

= FA Cup =

{{Main|2023–24 FA Cup}}

Derby were drawn away to Crewe Alexandra in the first round.{{cite news |title=Derby To Head To Crewe In FA Cup First Round |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/10/derby-county-202324-emirates-fa-cup-first-round-draw |access-date=16 October 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=15 October 2023}}

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| round = First round

| date = 5 November 2023

| time = 14:45 GMT

| team1 = Crewe Alexandra

| score = 2–2

| result = D

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/crewe-alexandra-vs-derby-county/499928

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Mornflake Stadium

| location = Crewe

| attendance = 5,201

| referee = Scott Oldham

}}

{{football box collapsible

| round = First round replay

| date = 14 November 2023

| time = 19:45 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 1–3

| result = L

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/Derby-vs-Crewe/500378

| team2 = Crewe Alexandra

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 6,439

| referee = Christopher Pollard

}}

= EFL Cup =

{{Main|2023–24 EFL Cup}}

Derby were drawn at home to Blackpool in the first round.{{cite news |title=Derby Discover 2023/24 Carabao Cup Round One Opposition |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/derby-discover-202324-carabao-cup-round-one-opponents |access-date=22 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=22 June 2023}}

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| round = First round

| date = 8 August 2023

| time = 19:45 BST

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 0–2

| result = L

| report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66368363

| team2 = Blackpool

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 7,033

| referee = Jeremy Simpson

}}

= EFL Trophy =

{{Main|2023–24 EFL Trophy}}

In the group stage, Derby were drawn in Northern Group G alongside Lincoln City, Notts County and Wolverhampton Wanderers U21.{{cite news |title=Derby Discover 2023/24 EFL Trophy Group Details |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/derby-discover-202324-efl-trophy-group-opposition |access-date=21 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=21 June 2023}}{{cite news |title=Derby Learn Full EFL Trophy Group Details And Opponents |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/06/derby-learn-full-efl-trophy-group-details-opponents |access-date=22 June 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=22 June 2023}} They were then drawn at home to Fleetwood Town in the second round and Bradford City in the third round.{{cite news |title=Rams Handed Fleetwood Tie In Bristol Street Motors Trophy Round Of 32 |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/11/bristol-street-motors-trophy-round-of-32-draw-202324-season |access-date=24 November 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=24 November 2023}}{{cite news |title=Derby To Take On Bradford In Bristol Street Motors Trophy Round of 16 |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/12/bristol-street-motors-trophy-round-of-16-draw-202324-season-derby |access-date=9 December 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=8 December 2023}}

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{{football box collapsible

| round = Group stage

| date = 19 September 2023

| time = 19:00 BST

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 2–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-lincoln-city/495048

| team2 = Lincoln City

| goals1 = Fornah {{yel|4}}
Elder {{yel|36}}
Barkhuizen {{goal|51}}
Sibley {{goal|77}}

| goals2 = Duffy {{yel|53}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 2,726

| referee = Seb Stockbridge

}}

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| round = Group stage

| date = 10 October 2023

| time = 19:00 BST

| team1 = Notts County

| score = 1–2

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/notts-county-vs-derby-county/495073

| team2 = Derby County

| goals1 = Morias {{goal|78|pen.}}
Gill {{yel|90+3}}

| goals2 = Sibley {{goal|20||57}}, {{yel|83}}
Forsyth {{yel|45+2}}
Cashin {{yel|66}}
Collins {{yel|78}}

| stadium = Meadow Lane

| location = Nottingham

| attendance = 5,946

| referee = Christopher Pollard

}}

{{football box collapsible

| round = Group stage

| date = 8 November 2023

| time = 19:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 4–1

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-wolverhampton-wanderers-u21/495089

| team2 = Wolverhampton Wanderers U21

| goals1 = Fapetu {{yel|34}}
Sibley {{yel|36}}
Collins {{goal|43||55||62}}


Weston {{goal|79}}

| goals2 = Kandola {{yel|20}}
González {{yel|24}}
Esen {{goal|49}} {{yel|71}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 1,952

| referee = Scott Simpson

}}

{{football box collapsible

| round = Second round

| date = 5 December 2023

| time = 19:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 3–0

| result = W

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-fleetwood-town/500646

| team2 = Fleetwood Town

| goals1 = Collins {{goal|25||77}}
Waghorn {{yel|43}}
Hourihane {{yel|79}}
John-Jules {{goal|88}}

| goals2 = Heneghan {{yel|18}}
Earl {{yel|26}}
Sarpong-Wiredu {{yel|35}}

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 1,981

| referee = Scott Jackson

}}

{{football box collapsible

| round = Third round

| date = 9 January 2024

| time = 19:00 GMT

| team1 = Derby County

| score = 0–1

| result = L

| report = https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-bradford-city/500796

| team2 = Bradford City

| goals1 =

| goals2 =

| stadium = Pride Park Stadium

| location = Derby

| attendance = 3,831

| referee = Carl Brook

}}

Statistics

= Goals record =

{{Updated|27 April 2024}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%; width:95%;"
RankNo.Nat.Po.NameLeague OneFA CupEFL CupEFL TrophyTotal
rowspan=1|1

|9||{{flagicon|IRL}}||FW||James Collins ||14||0||0||5||19

rowspan=1|2

|11||{{flagicon|GUA}}||FW||Nathaniel Mendez-Laing ||9||1||0||0||10

rowspan=1|3

|7||{{flagicon|ENG}}||FW||Tom Barkhuizen ||6||1||0||1||8

rowspan=2|4

|17||{{flagicon|ENG}}||MF||Louie Sibley ||4||0||0||3||rowspan=2|7

10{{flagicon|ENG}}FWMartyn Waghorn7000
rowspan=2|6

|8||{{flagicon|ENG}}||MF||Max Bird ||6||0||0||0||rowspan=2|6

4{{flagicon|IRL}}MFConor Hourihane5100
rowspan=6|8

|5||{{flagicon|ENG}}||DF||Sonny Bradley ||3||0||0||0||rowspan=6|3

6{{flagicon|IRL}}DFEiran Cashin3000
3{{flagicon|SCO}}DFCraig Forsyth3000
25{{flagicon|ENG}}FWDwight Gayle3000
14{{flagicon|NIR}}FWConor Washington3000
2{{flagicon|ENG}}DFKane Wilson3000
rowspan=3|14

|19||{{flagicon|ENG}}||FW||Tyreece John-Jules ||1||0||0||1||rowspan=3|2

35{{flagicon|ENG}}DFCurtis Nelson2000
23{{flagicon|ENG}}DFJoe Ward2000
rowspan=4|17

|32||{{flagicon|GAM}}||MF||Ebou Adams ||1||0||0||0||rowspan=4|1

12{{flagicon|ENG}}MFKorey Smith1000
16{{flagicon|ENG}}MFLiam Thompson1000
43{{flagicon|ENG}}FWTony Weston0001
colspan=5|Own Goals10001
colspan=5|Total78301192

References

{{reflist}}

{{Derby County F.C.}}

{{Derby County F.C. seasons}}

{{2023–24 in English men's football}}

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Derby County

Category:Derby County F.C. seasons