EFL Championship · Matchday 23
- Sat, 26 Dec 2026 15:00:00 UTCDeepdaleMatchday 23
Win probability — Pulse estimate
Preston North End 39%Draw 34%Derby County 27%
Pulse model at kickoff, scaled by each side's scoring rate in this competition's own table. An estimate, not a betting market.
Preston North EndTale of the tapeDerby County
3 ptsTable4 pts
-5Goal difference-5
WLLLLFormLWLDL
1Head-to-head wins1
39%Pre-match odds27%
Head to head — 2 previous meetings
Preston North End 1W0D1W Derby County
Goals 1–1
- 2026-01-17Preston North End0–1Derby County
- 2025-09-20Derby County0–1Preston North End
Seasons searched: 2025-2026, 2026-2027.
Recent form — Last five, before this fixture
Preston North End
WLLLL- vsBlackburn Rovers2-1
- vsBristol City1-3
- @Charlton Athletic0-1
- vsWolverhampton Wanderers1-3
- @Bolton Wanderers1-2
Derby County
LWLDL- @West Ham United0-3
- @Portsmouth2-0
- vsSwansea City0-3
- vsCardiff City2-2
- @Charlton Athletic1-2
This season — other meeting
Where they stand — In a 24-team table
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| Derby County | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |