1995–96 Derby County F.C. season

During the 1995–96 English football season, Derby County F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.

Season summary
Jim Smith became the new manager of Derby County in the summer, replacing former boss Roy McFarland. Although the new season started slowly, the signing of sweeper Igor Štimac in the early autumn proved pivotal. Throwing his brief of "a top-half finish" out the window, Smith guided the Rams to a second-place finish and promotion to the Premier League.

Results
Derby County's score comes first

First-team squad

 * The following players all appeared for the first team this season.

Reserve team

 * The following players did not appear for the first team this season.