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Derby County to Face Barnsley in First Match After Administration

Derby County will face Barnsley in their first match after entering administration. The Rams were relegated to League One last season and have since been hit with a number of financial problems.

Derby were deducted 12 points by the EFL after entering administration and are currently bottom of the League One table. Barnsley are also struggling in the third tier and are currently 19th.

Derby County Team News

Derby County will be without a number of key players for their match against Barnsley. Krystian Bielik, Curtis Davies, and Sam Baldock are all injured, while Ravel Morrison is suspended.

Manager Wayne Rooney is likely to make a number of changes to his team, with Luke Plange and Liam Thompson both in contention to start.

Barnsley Team News

Barnsley will also be without a number of key players for their match against Derby County. Callum Brittain, Devante Cole, and Jordan Williams are all injured.

Manager Michael Duff is likely to make a number of changes to his team, with Josh Benson and Domingos Quina both in contention to start.

Match Preview

Derby County will be looking to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Forest Green Rovers when they face Barnsley. The Rams have lost their last three matches and are in need of a positive result.

Barnsley are also in need of a win after losing their last two matches. The Tykes are winless in their last five matches and are in danger of being dragged into a relegation battle.

Prediction

Derby County and Barnsley are both in poor form and it is difficult to predict who will win this match. However, Derby County have the home advantage and will be looking to make a statement after entering administration.

Derby County 2-1 Barnsley