Overview

• The match kicks off at 8pm Friday at Pride Park and will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
• Gerhard Struber said Max Bird is "very close" to starting after 15 minutes against MK Dons and 33 minutes versus Charlton.
• Bristol City confirmed Joe Williams has had a setback in his recovery and is expected to be sidelined for around eight weeks.
• Derby manager John Eustace said Kane Wilson has returned to training after knee surgery and will not be rushed back.
• Bristol City have four points from two league games under Struber, whereas Derby have lost both league fixtures and are chasing their first points.