Derby County travel to Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup this weekend.
Derby County will be hoping to progress to the FA Cup fifth round this weekend as they take on League One side Accrington Stanley at the Crown Ground.
The Rams booked their place in the fourth round after beating Southampton on penalties at St. Mary’s Stadium in the replay, following their 2-2 draw at Pride Park in the opening fixture.
Manager Frank Lampard may play a weakened side as he has one eye on the away trip to Preston North End the following Friday in the Championship, but he will not disrespect the Lancashire club.
New signing Ashley Cole is said to be in shape and ready to play,; therefore it would not be a surprise to see the 38-year-old named in the starting Xi with Scott Malone rested.
Cole last featured for LA Galaxy back in October, but Lampard will know all about his qualities from their time together at Chelsea and his experience could be valuable for the season run-in.
After missing the win against Reading, Craig Bryson should come back in and George Evans may be selected ahead of Tom Huddlestone for that all-important holding role.
Andre Wisdom, Florian Jozefzoon and Kelle Roos are others who will want to make an impression as they seek further first-team opportunities between now and May, while Martyn Waghorn may keep his place up front.
Derby will want to get the job done this weekend but, with just two points separating them and Bristol City below in seventh spot, the Championship play-off race is their priority.
Here is how we believe Derby will line up against Accrington:
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