Match Analysis: Derby vs Preston
Derby vs Preston ended 2-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Derby beat Preston 2-0.
Goals: C. Forsyth (Derby, 48'), J. Yates (Derby, 52').
Derby had 36% possession to Preston's 64%, with 7.00 shots to 5.00.
N. Phillips (Derby) was the standout performer, rated 8.5.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Out: R. NyambeIn: K. Wilson
DerbyLiam ThompsonYellow Card
DerbyC. ForsythN. Phillips
DerbyJ. YatesN. Phillips
DerbyOut: J. MeghomaIn: R. Brady
PrestonOut: W. KeaneIn: E. Riis
PrestonOut: S. ÞórðarsonIn: B. Whiteman
PrestonOut: L. ThompsonIn: K. Jackson
DerbyRobbie BradyYellow Card
PrestonOut: L. GibsonIn: C. Evans
PrestonMads Frøkjær-JensenYellow Card
PrestonOut: M. HarnessIn: K. Goudmijn
DerbyTEAM DATA
Match statistics
DerbyStatistic
Preston
36%
Possession
64%
7
Total Shots
5
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Blocked Shots
2
4
Shots Inside Box
3
3
Shots Outside Box
2
4
Corners
3
3
Offsides
2
11
Fouls
10
1
Yellow Cards
2
249
Total Passes
477
155
Accurate Passes
372
1
Goalkeeper Saves
0
0.66
Expected Goals (xG)
0.30
-0.50
Goals Prevented
-0.50
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Derby
Formation 3-5-2 · Coach: J. Eustace
Starting XI
- 1J. Widell ZetterströmG
- 3C. ForsythD
- 10J. YatesF
- 12N. PhillipsD
- 16L. ThompsonM
- 18M. HarnessF
- 20C. ElderM
- 24R. NyambeM
- 25M. ClarkeD
- 28H. ArmstrongM
- 32E. AdamsM
Substitutes (9)
Preston
Formation 3-5-2 · Coach: P. Heckingbottom
Starting XI
- 2R. PorteousD
- 3J. MeghomaM
- 6L. LindsayD
- 7W. KeaneF
- 10M. Frøkjær-JensenM
- 13D. CornellG
- 18R. LedsonM
- 19L. GibsonD
- 22S. ÞórðarsonM
- 28M. OsmajićF
- 29K. Kesler-HaydenM
Substitutes (9)
- 4B. WhitemanM
- 9E. RiisF
- 11R. BradyM
- 12C. EvansF
- 14J. StoreyD
- 16A. HughesD
- 31T. MaweneM
- 39T. CarrollM
- 41L. StowellG
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Derby
N. Phillips
Rating 8.5 · 0 goals · 2 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Derby
C. Forsyth
Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3
Derby
J. Yates
Rating 7.0 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4
Derby
M. Clarke
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
5
Preston
R. Porteous
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Preston
K. Kesler-Hayden
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
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Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Derby vs Preston match analysis
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