Preston North End fell to a 1–0 defeat against Derby County at Deepdale on Saturday, 17 January 2026, in a Championship Matchday 27 fixture that kicked off at 15:00 UTC. The only goal of the game arrived after a goalless first half, with referee Farai Hallam officiating the contest. The result handed Derby a vital three points on the road, while Preston were left to rue a frustrating afternoon in front of their own supporters.

For Preston, the defeat at home was a significant blow to their ambi...