Derby County FC vs Preston North End FC
Saturday, 20 March 2027 · Kickoff 00:00 UTC
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Derby County FC host Preston North End FC in the Championship on Saturday, 20 March 2027. It's matchday 39 of the competition.
Derby County FC sit 22nd in the table with 4 points from 7 games (1W 1D 5L, goal difference -7). Preston North End FC sit 23rd in the table with 3 points from 7 games (1W 0D 6L, goal difference -7).
Derby County FC are struggling for results coming into this match, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 5 games (W-L-L-L-D), scoring 4 and conceding 7 in that span. Preston North End FC are struggling for results coming into this match, with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses in their last 5 games (L-L-W-L-L), scoring 4 and conceding 8 in that span. Derby County FC arrive with the better recent momentum of the two sides.
Across their last 9 meetings, Derby County FC have won 0, Preston North End FC have won 0, and 9 ended level — the two sides are evenly matched historically. Their last meeting finished Preston North End FC 0-1 Derby County FC in the Championship.
Confirmed lineups are typically published shortly before kickoff.
Head-to-Head
Championship Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +11 | 15 |
| 2 | Swansea City AFC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 14 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 14 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| 5 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| 6 | Bristol City FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +0 | 13 |
| 7 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 12 |
| 8 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 12 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| 10 | Southampton FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 10 |
| 11 | Birmingham City FC | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +1 | 10 |
| 12 | Millwall FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +0 | 10 |
| 13 | Norwich City FC | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +0 | 9 |
| 14 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | +0 | 8 |
| 16 | Lincoln City FC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| 17 | Watford FC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 19 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| 20 | Wrexham AFC | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -4 | 7 |
| 21 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 3 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -8 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Derby County FC vs Preston North End FC kick off?+
Kickoff is at 00:00 UTC (00:00 UTC) on Saturday, 20 March 2027.
Where can I watch Derby County FC vs Preston North End FC?+
Use the Watch Live button on this page for the latest streaming link. Broadcast and streaming rights vary by region, so availability depends on where you're located — check local listings or your usual sports streaming service for confirmed coverage in your country.
Who won the last meeting between Derby County FC and Preston North End FC?+
Preston North End FC 0-1 Derby County FC (Championship).
Where do Derby County FC and Preston North End FC stand in the Championship table?+
Derby County FC are 22nd with 4 points; Preston North End FC are 23rd with 3 points.
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