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MatchesDERBYDERBY COUNTY FC vs STOKE CITY FC

MATCH BRIEF: DERBY COUNTY FC vs STOKE CITY FC

Fan Safety
68/100
MODERATE
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:08:22.120Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

Derby County FC

AWAY TEAM

Stoke City FC

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Championship
KICKOFF
06 APR 14:00
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
41
VENUE
iPro Stadium
COUNTRY ENTRY REQUERMENTS

UK is outside Schengen. EU/EEA citizens need a valid Passport. Universal ETA required for non-visa nationals by 2026. Check visa rules.

Fan Safety Score
68
Physical Safety
80GOOD
Theft Protection
60MODERATE
Scams
75GOOD
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM

AVG BEER

Derby is reasonably priced. Pints £4.00-£5.00. Inside Pride Park: £5.50 (Cashless).

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

8°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

4.4°C - 12.2°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

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Flights

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessiPro Stadium

GETTING TO THE GROUND

10-15 min walk from Derby Station. Follow the crowds through Pride Park business park.

Warning: The path from the station is well-lit but gets very bottlenecked after the game.

Modern bowl. Away fans in South East Corner. Capacity ~2,700. Entrance via turnstiles near the Arena. Electronic entry.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A4
  • Flares
  • Bottles

CRITICAL

Great view. Concourse is decent but busy. Searching is standard.

Exit routes & evacuation

Exit via the South East gates onto the car park plaza.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

East Midlands (EMA)

Transfer

Skylink bus to Derby Station (30 mins). Highly efficient.

Tip

EMA is a great low-cost hub.

Who do you think will win?

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RECOMMENDED ZONE

Near the station: The Brunswick and The Alexandra are real ale havens and away-friendly. The Navigation Inn (London Rd) is also good.

RECOMMENDED

Station Area offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

The Waterfall / Station Inn

Opposite the station. Designated away fan friendly spots.

POLICE PROFILE

STANDARD

Derbyshire Police are experienced. Forest derby is 'Bubble' transport only. Otherwise relaxed.

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