A sell-out crowd is expected at PO4 today, with the Blues looking to continue their impressive run at home where they’ve won 10 of their past 14 games.
After the midweek defeat to Coventry, John Mousinho’s men now sit just three points above the bottom three ahead of today’s crucial clash against the Rams.
John Eustace’s men are in impressive form, winning four of their previous six matches and make the trip to the south coast off the back of a 0-0 draw with Burnley.
Here’s the team and injury news from both camps ahead of this afternoon’s Championship contest.
9. Jacob Farrell - Out
The Aussie left-back has featured just once this term, but problematic knee issues have also ruled him out for the season. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
10. Kemar Roofe - Out
The experienced striker has made two appearances since his free-agent arrival in February but continues to be sidelined with a hamstring injury. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Sondre Langas - Doubt
Eustace revealed the defender will require knee surgery in the summer but is playing through the pain to help Derby's survival bid. | Getty Images
12. Conor Shaughnessy - Out
The centre-back is pencilled in for a return to training next week after a hamstring issue has kept him out since February. There is hope we will see the title winner again in the crucial run-in. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages