Preston North End FC vs Derby County FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Preston North End FC vs Derby County FC — Championship at Deepdale Stadium.
- Preston North End FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 46 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
- Referee James Wilson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Stoke City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | Brentford FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 05 Apr | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Norwich City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | Luton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Preston North End FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Apr | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Norwich City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | Reading FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | Luton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Stoke City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Preston North End FC | Derby County FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #8 |
| 60 | Points | 69 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 15 / 16 | W / D / L | 20 / 9 / 17 |
| 55 | Scored | 67 |
| 62 | Conceded | 59 |
| -7 | GD | +8 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 33% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
8%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
8%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Preston North End FC are 14th (60 pts). Derby County FC are 8th (69 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Preston North End FC to score. At the same time, Derby County FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Greg Cunningham made 372 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 18' Ben Whiteman adds to his 0 season tally! Preston North End FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 23' The home supporters are growing impatient. Preston North End FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 28' Preston North End FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 34' George Edmundson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andre Wisdom at the 34 minute mark.
- 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
- 44' Derby County FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' Time for substitution for Derby County FC. Jason Knight is replaced by Martyn Waghorn.
- 51' Preston North End FC have won 414 goals from 378 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' The travelling Derby County FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 66' Brad Potts has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Whiteman on 66 minute.
- 71' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 73' Ched Evans has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 73 minutes.
- 77' The whistle greets Graeme Shinnie as he departs to be replaced by Festy Ebosele.
- 82' The 28-year-old Ryan Ledson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 85' Tom Barkhuizen makes way for Emil Riis Jakobsen at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Preston North End FC.
- 86' Poor challenge from Nathan Byrne. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 87' Ryan Ledson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' Sean Maguire is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ched Evans at the 90 minute mark.
- It finishes all square. Preston North End FC and Derby County FC share the spoils 3-0.
Lineups
Preston North End FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 37
- 16
-
18
Ryan Ledson ↓ Jayson Molumby 90'
- 14
- 29
- 8
-
17
Ben Whiteman ↓ Brad Potts 66'
-
26
Ched Evans ↓ Sean Maguire 90'
- 22
- 2
Bench
-
44
Brad Potts ↑ 66'
-
24
Sean Maguire ↑ 90'
- 23
- 25
- 7
- 31
-
21
Jayson Molumby ↑ 90'
- 42
-
19
Emil Riis Jakobsen ↑ 85'
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
3
Craig Forsyth ↓ Lee Buchanan 46'
-
2
Andre Wisdom ↓ George Edmundson 34'
- 8
- 10
- 1
- 12
- 23
-
4
Graeme Shinnie ↓ Festy Ebosele 77'
- 13
-
38
Jason Knight ↓ Martyn Waghorn 46'
Bench
- 21
-
9
Martyn Waghorn ↑ 46'
-
6
George Edmundson ↑ 34'
-
26
Lee Buchanan ↑ 46'
- 17
- 46
- 40
-
29
Festy Ebosele ↑ 77'
- 28
Coach
Wayne Rooney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Ched Evans | 1 |
| Ravel Morrison | 1 |
| Richard Keogh | 1 |
| Mason Mount | 1 |
| Sam Greenwood | 1 |
| Richard Keogh | 1 |
| Craig Forsyth | 1 |
Head to Head
Preston North End FC Form
2021-04-20
Preston North End FC
3–0
Derby County FC
W
2021-04-17
Stoke City FC
0–0
Preston North End FC
D
2021-04-10
Preston North End FC
0–5
Brentford FC
L
2021-04-05
Swansea City AFC
0–1
Preston North End FC
W
2021-04-02
Preston North End FC
1–1
Norwich City FC
D
2021-03-20
Preston North End FC
0–1
Luton Town FC
L
Derby County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.43
Preston North End FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Preston North End FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Preston North End FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Derby County FC
54%
Preston North End FC or Derby County FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Preston North End FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Preston North End FC
| Handicap | Preston North End FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.