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Championship Matchweek 23
Preston crestPrestonLDLLW
15:00
Saturday 26 December 2026 · UK time
Derby crestDerbyLDLLW
Deepdale, Preston Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Preston host Derby in Championship Matchweek 23 on Saturday 26 December 2026, 15:00 (UK time) at Deepdale, Preston.

Preston sit 24th with 8 points from 15 matches, 2 points behind of 23rd-placed Derby.

Preston are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5). Derby are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Preston a 41% chance of victory, Derby 34% and the draw 26%. It projects a tight contest, with expected goals of 1.45 against 1.29.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Preston vs Derby?

Kick-off is Saturday 26 December 2026, 15:00 UK time.

Where is Preston vs Derby played?

The match is played at Deepdale, Preston.

Who is predicted to win Preston vs Derby?

Our Poisson data model rates Preston at 41%, the draw at 26% and Derby at 34%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.