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Match Started - 90'
Substitution 
Marcus Harness - Kenzo Goudmijn
The home team have replaced Marcus Harness with Kenzo Goudmijn. This is the third substitution made today by John Eustace.
- 90'
Yellow Card 
Mads Frokjaer-Jensen
Mads Frokjaer-Jensen (Preston) has received a first yellow card.
- 74'
Substitution - Lewis Gibson
- Ched Evans
Paul Heckingbottom (Preston) is making a fourth substitution, with Ched Evans replacing Lewis Gibson.
- 72'
Yellow Card - Robbie Brady
Robbie Brady is booked for the away team.
- 70'
Substitution - Liam Thompson
- Kayden Jackson
The home team have replaced Liam Thompson with Kayden Jackson. This is the second substitution made today by John Eustace.
- 58'
Substitution - Jayden Meghoma
- Robbie Brady
Robbie Brady is replacing Jayden Meghoma for Preston at Pride Park Stadium.
- 58'
Substitution - Jayden Meghoma
- Robbie Brady
Robbie Brady is replacing Jayden Meghoma for Preston at Pride Park Stadium.
- 58'
Substitution - Jayden Meghoma
- Robbie Brady
Robbie Brady is replacing Jayden Meghoma for Preston at Pride Park Stadium.
- 52'
Goal ! - Jerry Yates (Scorer)
- Nat Phillips (Assist)
Jerry Yates puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 2-0.
Nat Phillips with an assist there.
- 48'
Goal ! - Craig Forsyth (Scorer)
- Nat Phillips (Assist)
Craig Forsyth puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0.
Nat Phillips instrumental with a fine assist.
- 15'
Yellow Card - Liam Thompson
Liam Thompson (Derby) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
- 4'
Substitution - Ryan Nyambe
- Kane Wilson
John Eustace (Derby) has taken off Ryan Nyambe who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Kane Wilson is the replacement.
Match Started
Line-ups
Derby Derby Derby
4' Out: Ryan Nyambe
70' Out: Liam Thompson
90' Out: Marcus Harness
Preston
58' Out: Jayden Meghoma
58' Out: Will Keane
58' Out: Stefan Teitur Thordarson
74' Out: Lewis Gibson
Statistics
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Head to head
Preston North End and Derby County have faced each other 8 times, with both teams winning 3 matches each and 2 ending in draws. Their last encounter on 23 November 2024 in the Championship ended in a 1-1 draw.
Wins: 4
Draws: 2
Wins: 3
Championship1 Apr 2025Derby2 : 0Preston- Championship22 Nov 2024Preston1 : 1Derby
- Championship1 Apr 2022Derby1 : 0Preston
- Championship15 Oct 2021Preston0 : 0Derby
- Championship19 Apr 2021Preston3 : 0Derby
Form
Derby County have won four of their last six matches, including a 3-2 away victory against Plymouth Argyle, but suffered losses to Middlesbrough FC and Queens Park Rangers. Preston North End have won two of their last six matches, including a 3-0 FA Cup victory over Burnley FC, but were defeated by Aston Villa and Sheffield United. Both teams have shown mixed form in recent games.
Derby- Championship2 May 2025Derby0 : 0Stoke
- Championship25 Apr 2025Hull0 : 1Derby
- Championship20 Apr 2025West Brom1 : 3Derby
- Championship17 Apr 2025Derby0 : 1Luton
- Championship11 Apr 2025Portsmouth2 : 2Derby
Preston- Championship2 May 2025Bristol City2 : 2Preston
- Championship25 Apr 2025Preston1 : 2Plymouth Argyle
- Championship20 Apr 2025Hull2 : 1Preston
- Championship17 Apr 2025Preston1 : 2QPR
- Championship11 Apr 2025Leeds2 : 1Preston
Derby vs Preston Standings
Derby County are in 22nd position, while Preston North End are in 14th position. The points difference between the two teams is 9, with Preston North End ahead.
| Pos | Team | W | D | L | M | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Stoke | 12 | 15 | 19 | 46 | 51 |
| 19 | Derby | 13 | 11 | 22 | 46 | 50 |
| 20 | Preston | 10 | 20 | 16 | 46 | 50 |
| 21 | Hull | 12 | 13 | 21 | 46 | 49 |
Match information
- Teams:Derby County - Preston North End
- Tournament:Championship
- Date:Wednesday, 2 April 2025
- Hour:14:45
- Venue:Pride Park Stadium, Derby
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