Highlights: Derby County 2-0 Preston North End in 2025 EFL Championship
Best moments and summary of Derby County's victory over Preston on matchday 40 of the 2025 EFL Championship, in a game that was decided in the first minutes of the second half.
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Four more minutes are added at Pride Park Stadium. Not much is happening on the pitch, and the match looks set to end like this. The last chances of the match to try to move the score forward are inevitable. Extra time seems inevitable.
Desperate, Preston began to corner their opponents, putting them in an awkward position to score the goal that would bring them closer to safety and maintain their hopes of survival. The patient visitors waited for the right error to counterattack.
Derby County is now closer to third, as the home side continues to push for the goal that will give them the lead, but the visitors are avoiding any danger, keeping the home side's shots on target low.
Both teams want more but aren't creating the chances they want, and the clock keeps ticking down toward the end of the match. The game remains with very few shots on goal; both teams try, but nothing happens.
Both teams are beginning to make adjustments to try to get back on track. The visitors are increasing their offensive prowess and are looking for a more aggressive tactical approach to score a goal.
The first-half tone continued, with the visitors playing better and pressing for the lead, but with the visitors trailing on the scoreboard. Preston pushed forward, looking to create danger and equalize, but the home side began to back down.
It is all very close, but the game remained unchallenged. The home side was more motivated, looking to pull away on the scoreboard, score the first goal of the match, and move closer to victory and earn important points.
A good restart to the game, with both teams coming out more motivated and looking for a goal. The scoreboard has already shifted, and the game has quickly changed its pace. Despite remaining level, the home side looks the better side, and now Preston must look for the goal that will bring them closer.
A pair of goals from Derby County and the game has changed very quickly. The hosts are already winning and will now want to go for the rout to secure the three points at home. Preston hasn't reacted so far.
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAOLLL!!! A mistake by Preston's defense is taken advantage of by Jerry Yates to easily finish and score Derby County's second.
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLL!!! Craig Forysth's shot inside the box gives Preston the first goal, a good restart by the home side who are quickly winning.
The second half kicks off at Pride Park Stadium with Derby County 0-0 Preston North End, with good emotions in store for the final leg of this EFL Championship match. The goal-scoring date remains in question.
Four more minutes have been added to the first half. Both teams put in a great effort to make the most of their last opportunities before the break. A strong finish to the first half is expected.
Neither team is taking too many risks, and the match looks unlikely to result in a goal. Both teams have been very patient, with only one shot on target so far this half. The winner could be decided in the second half, but a draw seems inevitable.
Derby County is pressing hard to try and break the deadlock before the break. Neither team has had very few chances, and the score hasn't changed, and there could be several opportunities to turn things around in the final minutes.
Very few chances for either team, the score hasn't budged, and both teams are looking to create more chances; a better match could be on the horizon. The scoreline looks difficult to change, and it looks like we'll go into the break with no further changes.
On top of that, the home side is looking for a goal before halftime and a lead on the scoreboard. The visitors are pushing their lines forward and looking to create more danger to spring a surprise and go into the break with a one or two-goal lead.
Preston North End is better off on the pitch. Remember, the home team is in third place in the league and is the favorite to take the win today and win an English football competition.
Both teams want more but aren't creating the chances they expected, and we're approaching halftime. The match remains with very few attempts on goal. Both teams try, but nothing much happens.
The visiting team now controls the ball and continues to push for the opening goal. A goal could change everything in the opening moments for both teams and generate changes on the pitch to make the game more entertaining.
We remain goalless, but both teams are pressing to get into the opponent's box. The home side controls the ball, but Preston North End is firmly in control and prevents the danger.
We still have no scoring opportunities. The game is fought in midfield, but there are no opportunities to get into the opponent's box. The fight continues in midfield, and neither team can reach the final third of the box. Derby County is better off with possession.
A great start to the match, with both teams looking for a goal in the opening minutes. Neither team dominates possession, and the battle rages in midfield for control of the ball and creates opportunities.
The 2024-2025 EFL Championship matchday 40 match between Derby County and Preston North End kicks off at Pride Park Stadium. Follow all the action from this exciting duel here on VAVEL.
We're just minutes away from the start of the match presentation and pre-match protocols for the 2025 EFL Championship for this Matchday 40 clash between Derby County and Preston North End.
Pride Park Stadium is ready to host Derby County and Preston North End for the 2025 EFL Championship regular season match. A win is needed to earn points and remain at the top of the table. The stadium is expected to be packed with tickets sold out before kickoff.
Lewis Smith will be the referee for this match between Derby County and Preston North End as part of Matchday 40 of the 2025 EFL Championship regular season, which will take place at Pride Park Stadium.
The EFL Championship season has just begun, and both teams are looking to score important points on the road to promotion to the Premier League for the 2026 regular season. Both teams are among the top teams in the conference, and a win will be crucial to continue climbing towards the top of the table.
The last time these teams met was in the 2023-2024 EFL Championship season when Derby County won at Pride Park Stadium by a score of 3 goals to 0. An important win for Derby County to get closer to the playoffs.
Today we have a very interesting match between Derby County and Preston North End, with both teams looking for a win to continue their strong run in the 2025 EFL Championship season and seek a spot in the Playoffs.
There's just under an hour until the match between Derby County and Preston North End kicks off at Pride Park Stadium. Both teams will be looking for a win. Who will get it this time? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
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This is the team's final lineup: Freddie Woodman, Liam Lindsay, Lewis Gibson, Ryan Porteous, Robbie Brady, Kaine Kesler Hayden, Stefán Teitur Thórdarson, Sam Greenwood, Brad Potts, Will Keane, and Emil Riis.
The Preston North End striker is one of his club's key offensive players and the team's leading scorer. Riis is looking to continue his development in African football and become a key player for Preston North End in attack. He is one of the team's key figures, and his offensive contributions are vital to the team's aspirations in all competitions. Last season, the striker appeared in 24 games for the team, scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists. The Danish striker was chosen by Preston North End to be the offensive pillar that will help them achieve their goals this season.
Preston North End, fighting for a place among the league's best!
Preston North End heads into this match in 16th place in the EFL Championship with a record of 10 wins, 17 draws, and 11 losses, giving them 47 points. Last season, the team failed to compete at the top of the table and remained in ninth place, missing out on international competitions and the playoffs. Preston North End will be looking to capitalize on the match against Derby County to secure a win that will help maintain the team's good spirits and move closer to the top of the table. This season, the team has made several moves, building a solid squad structure with players such as Sam Greenwood, Brad Potts, Will Keane, Jeppe Okkels, Kian Best, Emil Riis, Milutin Osmajic, Kaine Kesler, and Mad Frokjaer-Jensen, the most notable. Preston North End enter this match on a losing streak and will be looking to avoid relegation from the EFL Championship this season. The most important thing for the team is to avoid dropping any important points in the championship to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
This is the team's final lineup: Jacob Widell Zetterström, Matthew Clarke, Craig Forsyth, Nathaniel Phillips, Liam Thompson, Ebrima Adams, Harrison Armstrong, Callum Elder, Kane Wilson, Marcus Myers-Harness, and Jerry Yates.
The Derby County winger is one of the team's most promising young players, looking to continue his development and continue proving he's one of the best in his position. The Englishman continues his development and hopes to be a key player in his team's attack. Last season in the EFL Championship, he scored 7 goals and provided 4 assists in 42 matches. The 28-year-old will look to become a regular starter for Derby County and help them achieve their goals.
Derby County continues their 2024-2025 EFL Championship season in 22nd place with 38 points, after 10 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses. The team boasts an exciting core of players, including Jerry Yates, Nathaniel Mendez, Callum Elder, Marcus Harness, Kayden Jackson, Ebou Adams, Ben Osborn, Joe Ward, and Jacob Widell, all hoping to have a strong year and pursue promotion to the Premier League. Last season, Derby County finished in 16th place with 56 points, missing out on the promotion playoff spot and remaining in the EFL Championship for another year. Derby County is one of the favorites to challenge for a surprise in the Championship, and pursuing good results will be key to achieving this goal on a matchday-by-match basis. The hope is that several of their promising youngsters will take a step forward and begin to show significant improvements day by day. Currently, the team is two points away from safety, so any result they can muster will be very welcome.
Pride Park Stadium, located in Derby, England, will host this clash between two teams looking to continue their strong run in the 2024-2025 EFL Championship season. This stadium has a capacity of 33,600 fans and was opened in 1997.
Welcome to the live coverage of the Derby County vs. Preston North End match, corresponding to Matchday 40 of the 2025 EFL Championship. The match will take place at Pride Park Stadium at 12:45 p.m. My name is Carlos, and I'll be your host for this match. We'll be bringing you pre-match analysis, score updates, and live news here on VAVEL.
