Preston – Derby

Preston host Derby in what promises to be a tightly‑contested league fixture, with both sides languishing in the bottom half of the table. Preston sit 23rd with three points from one win and six defeats, having scored six and conceded 13, while Derby sit just above them in 22nd place on four points after one win, one draw and five losses, also with a 6‑13 goal tally. The narrow one‑point gap and identical goal differences set the stage for a direct battle for survival, and the head‑to‑head record this season offers little comfort for either side as they both look to claw back into the safety zone.