Last updated on .From the section ChampionshipPreston won for the second time in five matches under interim boss Frankie McAvoyDerby County's relegation worries deepened as the Rams suffered a fourth successive Championship defeat at Preston North End. Ched Evans doubled Preston's lead with 17 minutes left when he pounced on a loose ball to score from close range and Ryan Ledson's low free-kick from wide on the left made it 3-0 in the closing stages. Derby have now won just one of their past 12 outings and Wayne Rooney's men remain four points above the relegation zone. Relegation worries deepen for Rams and RooneyDerby dominated possession at Deepdale but they are the lowest scorers in the Championship and failed the take the chances which came their way. Preston North End interim head coach Frankie McAvoy:"I thought we were extremely disciplined right from the start tonight.

Source: BBC April 20, 2021 13:42 UTC