Derby will begin life back in the Championship with the visit of League One play-off winners Doncaster Rovers.The Rams face Rovers at Pride Park on August 9, before a tough trip to Bristol City a week later.

Paul Jewell's side renew rivalries with Nottingham Forest at Pride Park on November 1, with the return game set to take place on February 21.

Other key fixtures include a trip to Preston on Boxing Day and Derby will finish the season away to Watford on May 3.

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