The 2022–23 season was the 139th season in the existence of

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and the club's first season in the third-tier of English football since the 1985–86 season following relegation in the previous season. In addition to the league, they also competed in the

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, the

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and the

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Squad

First team

Transfers

In

Out

Loaned in

Arsenal Duo Kido Taylor-Hart and Billy Vigar joined up with the academy. The same as Chelsea Loanee Joe Haigh and Brighton & Hove Albion Loanee Leigh Kavanagh.

Loaned out

Pre-season friendlies

On 22 June, the ''Rams'' announced their first two pre-season friendlies, against

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and

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. As well as two home friendly matches against

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and

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. On 20 July 2022, Derby County announced they would travel to play

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in their final pre-season fixture.

Competitions

Overall record

League One

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.

FA Cup

Derby were drawn away to

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in the first round, and then away to Newport County in the second round, with this tie being confirmed after ''the Rams'' defeated Torquay in a replay at home, having drawn the initial match. In the third round, they were back at home against Barnsley, before being drawn at home against

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in the fourth round.

EFL Cup

Derby County were drawn away to

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in the first round and at home to

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in the second round. They were drawn away to

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in the third round.

EFL Trophy

On 20 June, the initial Group stage draw was made, grouping Derby County with

and

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. Three days later, Manchester City U21s joined Northern Group F.

Statistics

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Goals record

Disciplinary record

Notes

References

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