Derby edge Preston with Agyemang's late header | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Derby County beat Preston North End 1-0 at Deepdale. Patrick Agyemang headed in Ben Brereton Díaz's cross in the 82nd minute. Late changes for the Rams introduced Andreas Weimann and Lars-Jorgen Salvesen (89.), and Derby managed the closing stages. Derby produced 18 attempts to Preston's 13, with 14 of the visitors' shots coming inside the box. Preston drop from fourth to sixth and host Hull next, while Derby rise from 13th to 12th and visit Charlton next.

Player of the Match: Patrick Agyemang led the line and settled it with the decisive header, adding five attempts and 11 touches in the box.

Stat of the Match: Jordan Storey made 13 clearances, highlighting Preston's deep defensive workload.

Three Things We Learned: Agyemang's late winner capped a busy outing built on five attempts and four aerial wins. The Rams' crossing supply mattered, delivering 19 crosses at 42.1% accuracy and earning 10 corners. Preston's cutting edge faded, with only two shots on target from 13 attempts.