[38] On 24 May, Derby County confirmed the pre-season match against Benfica originally scheduled has been cancelled due to the Portuguese club being involved in the 2015 International Champions Cup.

[40] On 26 June 2015, as part of pre-season preparations Derby County will host Spanish side Villarreal.

[42] On 16 December 2015, it was confirmed that Derby County would be drawn away against League Two side Hartlepool United after they won their second round replay against Salford City.

[44] As a result of Derby County finishing in fifth place in the Championship they qualified for the Football League play-offs.

In the play-off semi finals Derby County will play against fourth placed team Hull City over two legs.