Our first clash with Derby County was only our second ever away game in the Football League, back in September 1888 and we continue that rivalry this weekend.
That day proved to be a good one for the Lilywhites, winning 3-2, but since the Rams’ move to Pride Park – other than our first ever trip there – results have been hard to come by.
So, Alex Neil’s side are expecting a tough game as they face Phillip Cocu’s men, but with confidence high, they will be looking to return from the final international break of the calendar year by adding to their tally of points.
Only the two Irishmen, Alan Browne and Sean Maguire, have been away, with the latter grabbing his first international goal last week and with the likes of Ben Pearson and Daniel Johnson back available, the manager has plenty of options for the game.
For the hosts, Wayne Rooney’s MLS career is over, but he is unavailable until January as he looks to fire County up the table, with the squad starting to put in place the plans of their newly recruited Dutch manager.
For Your Information
Match Details: Derby County v Preston North End, Pride Park, Saturday 23rd November 2019, kick-off 3pm
Competition: EFL Championship (17/46)
PNE colours: Yellow kit, green goalkeeper
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Match Details: Derby County v Preston North End, Pride Park, Saturday 23rd November 2019, kick-off 3pm
Competition: EFL Championship (17/46)
PNE colours: Yellow kit, green goalkeeper
Click here to buy a ticket
Here’s all the coverage accessible on PNE.Com in preview of the game…
Ticket Information: There are already over 2,000 Preston North End fans heading to Pride Park for Saturday’s first Championship game after the final international break of the calendar year. Click here for more information.
Match Officials: It was March of this year the last time Saturday’s match official, Tim Robinson, took charge of the Lilywhites, the goalless draw at home to Nottingham Forest. Click here for details of who it is.
We’ve Met Before: It will be the 107th league encounter between two of the Football League’s founder members, when we play Derby County at Pride Park on Saturday. Click here for more details of past battles.
How To Follow The Game: If you can’t make the trip to Pride Park for this Saturday’s clash with Phillip Cocu’s Derby County, don’t worry, we will have full coverage on PNE.Com and iFollow PNE. Click here for details of how you can follow the match.
Team News: Manager Alex Neil has a plethora of options for his side’s trip to face Phillip Cocu’s Derby County at the weekend. Click here for details of the options.
Alex Neil ???: ???. Click here for the manager’s full interview.
Ben Pearson Looking For A Run Of Games: Preston North End midfielder Ben Pearson is looking to hit top form over the coming few weeks. Click here for more from Ben.