The 2016–17 season was Derby County's ninth consecutive season in the Championship in their 133rd year in existence.[2] Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and League Cup.
The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.
Source: English Football League, Soccerway Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Points in head-to-head matches; 5) Goal difference in head-to-head matches; 6) Goals scored in head-to-head matches; 7) Play-off.