Derby County Reserves and Academy are the youth teams of

Derby County Derby County Football Club () is a professional association football club based in Derby, Derbyshire, England. In 2022, it was announced that DCFC was acquired by Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd, a Derbyshire-based property group. Founded in 1884 ...

. The reserve team is made up of under-23 players, and is effectively Derby County's second-string side. The under-18 players among other younger age groups make up the academy team. They play in the Premier League 2 Division 2, the second tier of reserve team football in England, after relegation from Division 1 in 2022. Derby's academy is Category 1, the highest classification in England under the

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Under-21 squad

Under-18 squad

References

External links

Derby County Under-23s
at dcfc.co.uk
Derby County Under-18s
at dcfc.co.uk {{DEFAULTSORT:Derby County F.C. Reserves and Academy Reserves Football academies in England Premier League International Cup The Central League UEFA Youth League teams