EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2025/26Saturday, 17 January 2026 · 15:00 UK
Preston North EndHomeCoach: Paul Heckingbottom
0 - 1
HT 0-0
Full time
Derby CountyAwayCoach: John Eustace
Venue: Deepdale, Preston (23,408)Referee: F Hallam

Likely lineups

Top players by FPL points within each position, confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoff
Preston North EndLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup, top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
Derby CountyLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup, top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.

Preston North End, last 5

  1. W4 Jan@Bristol City2-0
  2. W1 JanvsSheffield Wednesday3-0
  3. L29 Dec@Wrexham1-2
  4. D26 Dec@Stoke City0-0
  5. D20 DecvsNorwich City1-1

Derby County, last 5

  1. L4 JanvsWrexham1-2
  2. W1 JanvsMiddlesbrough1-0
  3. L29 Dec@Leicester City1-2
  4. D26 Dec@Birmingham City1-1
  5. D20 DecvsPortsmouth1-1

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
34
Meetings
8
Preston North End wins
10
Draws
16
Derby County wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Preston North End v Derby County?
Preston North End 0-1 Derby County, played 17 January 2026 in the English Championship 2025/26.
What was the half-time score?
Preston North End led 0-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Preston North End and Derby County?
Across 34 meetings in our archive, Preston North End have won 8, Derby County have won 16, with 10 draws.
Where is Preston North End v Derby County played?
Deepdale, Preston - Preston North End's home ground.