Christmas comes early as Derby County beat Preston North End 1-0

Derby County secured three points on Saturday at Pride Park after Martyn Waghorn’s strike in the 33rd minute was the difference between the sides.

Despite the low scoreline it was an action packed match for the Rams as there were several chances created for winger Tom Lawrence and even for defender Jayden Bogle.

A disallowed goal for Preston North End was the only time they got the ball in the back of the net as their several chances failed to materialise.

 

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1. Anticipation building before kick-off as fans head to Pride Park

A gloomy sky looms over the stadium before the 3pm kick-off.

2. Derby County's mascot, Rammie, encouraging the fans to make some noise

A man in a ram costume waves his arms around.

3. Rams' fans showing their support for their 'Pride of England' club

A 'Pride of England' fan-made flag waves in the South Stand.

4. The match under way: both teams begin hunting for the first goal

Derby County (in white) and Preston North End (in yellow) begin the face off.

5. Fans of both teams meet again as they depart after the 1-0 home win

Pride Park is lit by Christmas lights as fans begin to head home.

6. Ex-Derby County star David Nugent greets fans of the Rams for the first time as a Preston player

David Nugent of Preston North End greets fans who have waited in the rain.

Despite the back and forth chanting between the home and away fans, Derby County had a fondness for one of the oppositions players.

David Nugent, who left Derby in the summer to move to Preston, was making his first appearance at the stadium since his departure.

Speaking after the game, he said: “I’m happy at Preston, they treat me well there but of course I miss this place too.”

As he was leaving Pride Park after the loss, he was met by fans of his old club who were making the most of seeing him again.