This season was Frank Lampard's sole full season as Derby County manager following Gary Rowett's move to Stoke City.

The Rams revealed friendlies against Notts County, Mansfield Town, Southampton, Coventry City and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Source: BBC Sport On 21 June 2018, the league fixtures were announced.

[9] The third round draw was made live on BBC by Ruud Gullit and Paul Ince from Stamford Bridge on 3 December 2018.

[10] The fourth round draw was made live on BBC by Robbie Keane and Carl Ikeme from Wolverhampton on 7 January 2019.