Derby County will be hoping for a first away league win of the season when they head to Charlton on Saturday.
The Rams gave interim manager Liam Rosenior a first win of the campaign at home to Oxford United last weekend thanks to Conor Hourihane’s 80th minute strike. It was a league debut goal for central midfielder Hourihane who signed for Derby after being released by Aston Villa in the summer
Rosenior will be keen to impress new owner David Clowes with a second league win and boost his chances of keeping the job permanently.
The Rams’ attack has been boosted this week with the loan signing of Lewis Dobbin who has arrived from Everton. Rosenior saw off stiff competition to welcome the 19-year-old and will be keen for him to impress in a Derby shirt.
Liam Rosenior is still operating in an interim manager role but as it stands, it seems more likely than not that he will take on the role on a permanent basis.
Lewis Dobbin has been added to the Rams’ attacking ranks on a season-long loan from Everton and it will be interesting to see if he makes his debut in South London.
Meanwhile, Charlton suffered heartbreak on the opening day of the season when a 96th minute Korede Adedoyin equaliser earned Accrington Stanley a 2-2 draw in a frantic finale.
The game seemed to be heading for a 1-1 draw until Miles Leaburn headed home what Charlton thought was the winner four minutes into added time, only for Adedoyin to score moments later at the opposite end.
While Derby will be hoping to bounce back to the Championship at the first attempt Charlton will be looking to improve on their 13th placed finish last season.
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Chuks Aneke and Mandela Egbo are out for the hosts, there has not yet been a timeframe announced on the former’s knock.
Conor McGrandles and Jack Payne will be involved but are still getting up to full fitness having spent a portion of pre-season as free agents.
For the Rams, James Chester is ruled out of this one with David McGoldrick doubtful, with it looking likely that James Collins keeps his place to lead the line.
