The Rams will face Leeds United, Burnley, Portsmouth and Luton Town before hosting West Bromwich Albion on Boxing Day.

Both Leeds and Burnley are currently in the top three on the Championship table while Portsmouth and Luton are below Derby with Pompey sitting at rock bottom.

"Leeds are expected to be top two all time and there's very little wiggle room for Daniel Farke when it comes to results and performances," BBC Radio Leeds correspondent Adam Pope said on the Rams next opponents Leeds, who they face on Saturday in the early afternoon match.

"There is some discontentment in the season and, particularly, the performances."