2022–23 Derby County F.C. season

The 2022–23 season was the 139th season in the existence of Derby County Football Club 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 2022–23 FA Cup, the 2022–23 EFL Cup and the 2022–23 EFL Trophy.

Pre-season friendlies
On 22 June, the Rams announced their first two pre-season friendlies, against Bradford City and Stevenage. As well as two home friendly matches against Hertha BSC and Leicester City. On 20 July 2022, Derby County announced they would travel to play Alfreton Town in their final pre-season fixture.

Matches
On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.

FA Cup
Derby were drawn away to Torquay United 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 West Ham United in the fourth round.

EFL Cup
Derby County were drawn away to Mansfield Town in the first round and at home to West Bromwich Albion or Sheffield United in the second round. They were drawn away to Liverpool in the third round.

EFL Trophy
On 20 June, the initial Group stage draw was made, grouping Derby County with Mansfield Town and Grimsby Town. Three days later, Manchester City U21s joined Northern Group F.

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.

Statistics
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