The second break in the domestic match schedule of the 2025/26 season has arrived.

Derby County’s 1-1 draw with Southampton at Pride Park Stadium was their final outing before the October international fixture period, which began on Monday 6th October.

The Rams will return to action when they head to the Kassam Stadium for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Oxford United on Saturday 18th October (12.30pm kick-off).

In the meantime, six Derby players from across the first-team and Academy will head out on duty with their respective nations.

Patrick Agyemang has joined up with the US Men’s National Team for his first call-up of the new season, having missed out on the September break as he continued to recover from hernia surgery taken in the summer.

Since then, the American netted his first goal for Derby in last weekend’s meeting with Southampton at Pride Park.

Midfielder Ebou Adams has once again joined up with The Gambia for their World Cup Qualifying fixtures, while Ben Brereton Díaz links up with the Chile squad for their friendly against Peru.

Meanwhile, Rams Under-21s midfielder Cruz Allen heads out with Wales Under-19s. Darren Robinson, currently out on loan with St. Patrick’s Athletic, will...