Preston vs Derby
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Preston have had a rough run lately, losing their last two games heavily, and even though they grabbed a couple of wins before that, they look like they're struggling right now. Derby, on the other hand, have been steadier - a win in their most recent match and only one loss in their last five, so they come into this one in better shape.
There's no recent history between these two to look back on, but based on how each side has been playing, this looks like it could be a close game. Still, Derby's form and confidence edge them ahead, so Derby look the more likely team to come away with the win here.
Last Updated: 20 Oct 2026 11:55 AMWHO WILL WIN?
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STADIUM
Deepdale
LOCATION
Preston
- Boxing Day Clash: Preston host Derby at Deepdale on 26 December 2026 in the Championship.
- Preston's Woes: The hosts have lost their last two matches, conceding eight goals combined.
- Home Form Mixed: Preston have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five outings.
- Derby Steady: The visitors have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five games.
- Goal Difference: Preston average just 0.21 goals per game compared to Derby's 1.12.
- Shooting Edge: Derby average 13.34 shots per game - nearly two more than Preston's 11.38.
- Possession Battle: Derby dominate the ball with 52.33% average possession versus Preston's 41.08%.
- Recent Blowout: Preston suffered a 4-0 defeat in their 13 October outing.
- Away Resilience: Derby's only recent loss was a 4-1 reverse on 14 October.
- Tight Margins: Derby's last two wins both finished 1-0 or 2-1 in their favour.
- No H2H Data: No recent head-to-head records are available for this fixture.
- Struggle for Goals: Preston's low scoring average suggests a tough afternoon against a possession-heavy Derby side.
Last matches for PRE
Championship 2026-2027
03 NOV, 2026
Preston
2
Sheffield Utd
3
L
Championship 2026-2027
31 OCT, 2026
Preston
0
Stoke City
2
L
Championship 2026-2027
24 OCT, 2026
Preston
1
West Brom
1
D
Championship 2026-2027
17 OCT, 2026
Preston
1
Wrexham
4
L
Championship 2026-2027
13 OCT, 2026
Preston
0
Birmingham
4
L
Championship 2026-2027
10 OCT, 2026
Preston
0
Millwall
1
L
Championship 2026-2027
19 SEP, 2026
Preston
2
QPR
2
D
Championship 2026-2027
12 SEP, 2026
Preston
0
Lincoln
1
L
Championship 2026-2027
08 SEP, 2026
Preston
1
Watford
2
L
Championship 2026-2027
05 SEP, 2026
Preston
2
Blackburn
1
W
Last matches for DER
Championship 2026-2027
06 NOV, 2026
Derby
3
Bolton
1
W
Championship 2026-2027
03 NOV, 2026
Derby
0
Norwich
4
L
Championship 2026-2027
31 OCT, 2026
Derby
1
Millwall
4
L
Championship 2026-2027
24 OCT, 2026
Derby
1
Sheffield Utd
1
D
Championship 2026-2027
17 OCT, 2026
Derby
0
Stoke City
1
L
Championship 2026-2027
14 OCT, 2026
Derby
1
QPR
4
L
Championship 2026-2027
10 OCT, 2026
Derby
1
Wrexham
1
D
Championship 2026-2027
19 SEP, 2026
Derby
1
Burnley
1
D
Championship 2026-2027
12 SEP, 2026
Derby
1
Birmingham
2
L
Championship 2026-2027
05 SEP, 2026
Derby
0
West Ham
3
L
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