Derby County will be hoping to make it a fourth successive Championship game without defeat when Luton Town visit Pride Park on Tuesday evening. 

Like the hosts, The Hatters are also unbeaten in their last three second-tier outings, and also like Derby, Luton have kept three successive clean sheets. 

The Rams, who beat Reading by a goal to nil to start this impressive run, are on the back of two 0-0 draws, with Swansea City and Preston North End holding them. 

 

 

Unlike previous years, Wayne Rooney's side are not blessed with too much squad depth this year. The former Manchester United talisman has done very well to assemble a competitive squad this season, with The Rams proving to be a strong outfit.

Here, we take a look at all the latest team news ahead of Derby's clash with The Hatters on Tuesday evening...

Sam Baldock latest

Wayne Rooney confirmed during his post-match interview after Derby's 0-0 draw with Preston at the weekend, that Sam Baldock had broken his nose.

The 32-year-old has started all but one Championship game for The Rams since his summer move from Reading, proving to be an integral part of Rooney's plans.

It remains to be seen if he will be available for Tuesday night's clash. Given the nature of the injury, some players are able to recover quicker than others.

Colin Kazim-Richards and Nathan Byrne

Colin Kazim-Richards played 15 minutes against The Lilywhites on Saturday, returning back to Championship action relatively quickly.

It first appeared that the 35-year-old was set to miss a large amount of time out with injury, and whilst he may not be ready for a start, he has made impressive steps in his recovery.

Nathan Byrne is also available for Rooney to integrate straight back into the side. The right-back returns after a one-match suspension and could be thrown back into the starting XI.

Craig Forsyth and Krystian Bielik

Craig Forsyth missed Saturday's Championship clash through illness, and it is unknown whether he will be fit and ready come Tuesday evening.

The 32-year-old, who netted the sole goal of the game against Reading the other week, was seemingly cementing a spot in the starting line up, prior to this latest setback.

Krystian Bielik remains the club's only long-term absentee, with a return date still not known.

The holding midfielder will be a big boost when he returns, with his tenacity and technical ability being two aspects of his game that helped him shine in recent seasons.