Source: TheGuardian
Tom Lawrence rekindles Derby play-off hopes in crucial win at Preston
Derby County came away with a first victory in a month, courtesy of a fine Tom Lawrence free-kick, to strengthen their play-off push after Preston North End’s Alan Browne missed a first-half penalty.Both sides were coming off demoralising Good Friday defeats – Derby enduring a 4-1 hammering at second-bottom Sunderland and Preston a home defeat by the same score against Sheffield Wednesday. Those losses were hardly a boost in the bid to secure a top-six berth, with Derby in particular bother having failed to win in their previous eight games. Related: Football League clockwatch: Championship, League One and Two action – live! Continue reading......read full article
