The typical Derby supporter splashed out close to £800 cheering on the Rams over the past 12 months

The study of 2,000 followers of football what how much of their hard-earned cash went on replica strips, tickets, matchday food and drink, and more from May 2021 until May 2022.

Rams supporters paid an average of £39.70 replica shirts – with 66 per cent opting to add a name to back of their prized top.

Fans of Rooney’s side managed to attend seven home fixtures on average – where they spent a total of £231 on tickets and a whopping £351.40 on food and drink.

While 82 per cent purchased a season ticket – on average spending £486.20 for the privilege of seeing all the home league fixtures and some cup games.

A spokesperson for 888sport said: “It’s well documented Derby had a massive points deduction last season.

“It’s likely many thought they’d be relegated by Christmas – especially when you throw the inexperience of Wayne Rooney as a manager into the mix.

“And not forgetting the squad was decimated following the climax of the 2020/21 season.

“But Derby almost achieved the impossible – giving it their all right til the end, meaning the manager, players, and coaching staff leave the Championship with their heads held high.”

County fans travelled to six away matches on average over the last year – clocking up 656 miles in the process.

And this was despite relegation to League One.

Regardless of the disappointment there will be optimism among supporters - thanks in part due to Wayne Rooney’s decision to stay with the club next season.

As such fans will be hoping the Rams secure promotion – especially as the side is likely to be among the favourites to win the division.

Around one in 10 (eight per cent) bet on Derby to win their division every season – regardless of what league their in.

So the chances are even more will place a bet on this next time around.

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