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Preston North End
Derby County
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105
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35
60
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58
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22′
S. McCall
38′
Bobby Clark
40′
D. Ozoh
Halftime 0-0
57′
Ben Brereton
58′
Thierry Small
Jamal Lewis
63′
Callum Elder
66′
Lewis Dobbin
67′
Paul Heckingbottom
67′
Daniel Jebbison
Milutin Osmajić
68′
Pol Valentin
Brad Potts
72′
Oscar Fraulo
Rhian Brewster
73′
Liam Thompson
D. Ozoh
79′
Jordan Thompson
Lewis Dobbin
79′
Michael Smith
Alistair McCann
82′
Patrick Agyemang
87′
Jordan Thompson
87′
Liam Thompson
89′
Lars-Jørgen Salvesen
Patrick Agyemang
89′
Andreas Weimann
Bobby Clark
End 0-1
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Preston North End fell to a narrow 0-1 defeat at home to Derby County in the English Football League Championship on Saturday, January 17, 2026. A solitary goal from the visitors was enough to settle this Championship contest at Deepdale, dealing a blow to Preston's playoff ambitions while boosting Derby's position in the league table. The match's decisive moment came in the second half when Derby's forward capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home past the Preston goalkeeper. Preston pressed for an equalizer in the latter stages, creating several half-chances, but the Derby defense held firm to secure a valuable clean sheet and all three points on the road. The result saw Derby climb into the top half of the table, while Preston's inconsistent form continued as they remained in mid-table. Post-match, the Preston manager expressed frustration at his side's inability to convert possession into clear-cut opportunities, while the Derby boss praised his team's resilience and clinical edge in a tight away fixture.

