Derby County suffered a narrow 1-0 home loss to Preston North End in the English Football League Championship on September 20, 2025. The solitary goal at Pride Park was enough for Preston to claim all three points in a tightly contested Championship fixture. The match's decisive moment came in the second half when Preston North End capitalized on a defensive error to score what proved to be the winner. Derby County pushed hard for an equalizer, creating several chances and applying sustained pressure in the final minutes, but they were unable to find a way past a resolute Preston defense. The result was a significant one for Preston North End, helping them climb away from the lower reaches of the table, while for Derby it represented a missed opportunity to gather momentum at home.