18-09-2025, 18:19
Team News
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After missing the last two matches, it’s hoped that Milutin Osmajić will be available in some capacity following a return to training.
Brad Potts is also getting involved in sessions at Euxton, although he’s a couple of weeks away from a return.
Robbie Brady is expected to be sidelined for a number of months after undergoing surgery on his calf. Jordan Thompson and Will Keane also remain out.
The Hosts
After being appointed as head coach in February, John Eustace has added 13 new signings to his Derby County squad for his first full season in charge.
There’s a real mix of youth and experience within the Rams ranks, with Andreas Weimann and Lewis Travis two examples of the latter, while young loanees such as Bobby Clark and David Ozoh have added freshness.
Derby are unbeaten in their last three. Draws against Bristol City and Ipswich Town were followed by a 1-0 victory last weekend away from home against West Brom.
Match Officials
Referee: Lewis Smith
Assistant Referees: Hugh Gilroy and Daniel Leach
Fourth Official: Simon Mather
Lewis Smith refereed both of PNE’s meetings with Sunderland last season and he was the man in the middle for the 4-1 victory over Huddersfield Town in April 2024, when Milutin Osmajić scored an eight-minute hat-trick.
We’ve Met Before
PNE’s last victory over Derby County came in April 2021, when Ben Whiteman, Ched Evans and Ryan Ledson were scorers in a 3-0 win.
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After missing the last two matches, it’s hoped that Milutin Osmajić will be available in some capacity following a return to training.
Brad Potts is also getting involved in sessions at Euxton, although he’s a couple of weeks away from a return.
Robbie Brady is expected to be sidelined for a number of months after undergoing surgery on his calf. Jordan Thompson and Will Keane also remain out.
The Hosts
After being appointed as head coach in February, John Eustace has added 13 new signings to his Derby County squad for his first full season in charge.
There’s a real mix of youth and experience within the Rams ranks, with Andreas Weimann and Lewis Travis two examples of the latter, while young loanees such as Bobby Clark and David Ozoh have added freshness.
Derby are unbeaten in their last three. Draws against Bristol City and Ipswich Town were followed by a 1-0 victory last weekend away from home against West Brom.
Match Officials
Referee: Lewis Smith
Assistant Referees: Hugh Gilroy and Daniel Leach
Fourth Official: Simon Mather
Lewis Smith refereed both of PNE’s meetings with Sunderland last season and he was the man in the middle for the 4-1 victory over Huddersfield Town in April 2024, when Milutin Osmajić scored an eight-minute hat-trick.
We’ve Met Before
PNE’s last victory over Derby County came in April 2021, when Ben Whiteman, Ched Evans and Ryan Ledson were scorers in a 3-0 win.
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