Statistical Preview: Preston North End vs. Derby County

Preston North End aims to break a five-game winless streak in the Championship (three draws, two losses) as they host Derby County at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon. Derby, known as The Rams, have experienced only one defeat in their last seven matches (two wins, four draws) but have faced difficulties in away fixtures from Pride Park. Nevertheless, they secured their initial away victory of the season at Coventry in their most recent road game. Historically, Preston North End has secured only two victories in their previous 18 league encounters with Derby County (five draws, eleven losses), notably failing to score in eight of their last ten games against The Rams. Derby County has suffered only one defeat in their last nine away league matches when playing Preston North End (five wins, three draws), even though they did not manage to score in three of their last four visits to Deepdale. Since the beginning of April, Preston North End has recorded 12 Championship losses, a figure surpassed only by Coventry City, which has accumulated 13 defeats during the same period. Paul Warne, Derby’s manager, concluded a 17-game winless streak in Championship away matches by securing a 2-1 victory against Coventry in their most recent away fixture. Warne’s last instance of winning consecutive Championship away games occurred in March 2021 while managing Rotherham United. Ebou Adams of Derby County has completed 60 tackles in the Championship this season, which is six more than any other player in the league.