Derby take on Leeds United in the play-offs.
Leeds United got the better of Derby County in a one sided game back in August, winning 4-1.
It was Max Lowe’s last start at left-back for the Rams, with the defender shipped off to Aberdeen on loan days later.
Lowe returned in January, to suffer the same fate, on Derby’s team as they lost 2-0, before being sent back to Aberdeen on loan again.
Derby have since upgraded, bringing in Champions League winner and former England international Ashley Cole.
Cole was tempted to the Rams by his former Chelsea teammate, Derby manager Frank Lampard.
The left-back has been busy proving he can still be relied on, even at the age of 38.
Cole has played nine games for the Rams, and has played 90 minutes in Derby’s last three games, with his fitness finally peaking.
In each of the last two matches, Cole has provided assists.
Leeds have to deal with Cole’s attacking threat, and his quality in defence, which is an upgrade on Max Lowe.
Cole’s experience will come in useful for the play-offs, the intensity of the games won’t worry him.
It was a signing which was widely questioned at the time, but in recent weeks Cole is looking like an asset.
Leeds will find it much tougher going up against Derby’s left side than in their previous meetings.
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