The 2023–24 season was the 140th season in the history of Derby County and their second consecutive season in League One. In addition to the league, the club also competed in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy.
Squad at the end of the season
• Includes all players who made at least one competitive appearance during the season == Transfers ==
Transfers
In } Free agent || Free Transfer || † Signed for Under-21s Out } Free agent || Released || Loaned in † Signed for Under-21s Loaned out == Pre-season and friendlies ==
Pre-season and friendlies
On 19 May, Derby announced their first pre-season friendly, against Matlock Town. Less than a week later, a second fixture was confirmed against Stoke City to celebrate Craig Forsyth's association with the club. On June 1, a trip to face Chesterfield and a visit from Sheffield United was added to the pre-season calendar. A training camp in Alicante was also confirmed along with a fixture against Salford City. == Competitions ==
Competitions
Overall record League One League table Results summary Results by round Matches On 22 June, the EFL League One fixtures were released. {{football box collapsible • Sadlier • Smith FA Cup Derby were drawn away to Crewe Alexandra in the first round. EFL Cup Derby were drawn at home to Blackpool in the first round. EFL Trophy In the group stage, Derby were drawn in Northern Group G alongside Lincoln City, Notts County and Wolverhampton Wanderers U21. They were then drawn at home to Fleetwood Town in the second round and Bradford City in the third round. == Statistics ==