Derby County will be back in the Championship after two seasons in League One.
This means that new and old rivalries will come back to life as the Rams aim to solidify their place back in the second tier.
Whether it is historic rivalries or former players, managers and feuds there will be plenty for Derby fans to chant about when these five teams visit Pride Park next season.
Here are the five biggest rivals to Derby County in the Championship this upcoming season...
Whether it is historic rivalries or former players, managers and feuds there will be plenty for Derby fans to chant about when these five teams visit Pride Park next season.
![Derby and Portsmouth found themselves battling for the League One title last season. So there is no doubt that the Rams will want to get one up on their League One rivals from last season.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI5ZDZiNWU0LTU0ZjItNDUyNC05YThlLWI3MmIyYTc2YTYwYjpjYTllYzNlNS0wOTEzLTQ1MDktYjUyMC03ZjI5MTRlYTQyNjM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Portsmouth
Derby and Portsmouth found themselves battling for the League One title last season. So there is no doubt that the Rams will want to get one up on their League One rivals from last season. Photo: Peter Nicholls