Derby County close to securing Championship promotion

The club's just one point away from a guaranteed return.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 27th Apr 2024

Derby County are just one point away from returning to the Championship.

The League One side were relegated in 2022 after a defeat against Queens Park Rangers.

Before then they hadn't been in League One since 1986.

The Rams had a turbulent journey before relegation, after facing a crippling 21 point deduction for breaching the EFL's financial regulations and for entering administration.

If not for the deduction, Derby would have finished 17th and stayed in the Championship.

Manager, Paul Warne has said on the club's X account: "Please come along, wave a flag, get your scarf, wear black and white and get behind the lads.

"Hopefully we can all go home happy."

Kick off is at 12:30 against Carlisle.

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