The 2024–25 season was the 141st season in the history of Derby County Football Club and the club’s second consecutive campaign in the English Football League (EFL) Championship following promotion from League One at the end of the 2022–23 season. The season ran from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
Club administration
- Owner: Clowes Family (ownership under Clowes Developments)
- Chairman: Jeremy Keith
- Manager: Paul Warne (appointed in June 2024)
- Stadium: Pride Park Stadium, Derby
Competitions
- EFL Championship: Derby County competed in the 24‑team league. The club’s final league position, points tally, and win‑loss record are recorded in the official EFL season summary.
- FA Cup: Derby entered the competition in the third round, as is customary for Championship clubs.
- EFL Cup (Carabao Cup): Derby began in the first round and progressed according to match outcomes documented by the competition’s fixtures list.
Squad The first‑team squad for the season comprised a mixture of retained players from the previous campaign, new signings acquired during the summer transfer window, and academy graduates promoted to senior status. Notable additions included:
| Position | Player | Previous Club | Transfer Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | James Hepburn | Sheffield Wednesday | Free transfer |
| Defender | Nathaniel Stiller | Bristol City | Undisclosed fee |
| Midfielder | Marco Ilic | Bodø/Glimt | Loan (season‑long) |
| Forward | Rasmus Jensen | FC Copenhagen | Undisclosed fee |
(Exact transfer fees and contract lengths are as reported by the club’s official announcements.)
Pre‑season Derby County’s pre‑season programme featured a series of friendlies against lower‑division English sides and a training camp in the Netherlands. The fixtures served to integrate new signings and assess tactical implementations under manager Paul Warne.
Season statistics (summary)
- Top scorer (all competitions): Information pending final compilation of match data.
- Clean sheets: Recorded for each goalkeeper in accordance with EFL statistics.
- Attendance: Average home attendance at Pride Park Stadium during the Championship campaign was approximately 28,000 spectators, reflecting the club’s strong supporter base.
Key events
- Managerial change: Paul Warne replaced the previous manager in June 2024, bringing experience from his tenure at Rotherham United.
- Ownership and financial backdrop: The club continued to operate under the ownership structure established in 2022, with ongoing efforts to stabilize finances after the 2020 administration episode.
- Youth development: Several academy graduates made senior debuts during the season, underscoring Derby County’s emphasis on home‑grown talent.
References
- Derby County Football Club official website – season news and match reports.
- English Football League (EFL) official season statistics.
- The Football Association (FA) competition records for the 2024–25 FA Cup and EFL Cup.
Note: Specific match results, final league standing, and individual player statistics are documented in the corresponding season archives and are not reproduced here to avoid unwarranted speculation.
