Preston North End v Derby County, 03 December 1898
| Score | 3-1 to Preston North End |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 4,000 |
View Preston North End v Derby County head to head
James Haig made his debut after joining in May.
Goals:
| Steve Bloomer |
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Starting lineup:
Jack Fryer
Goalkeeper
Joseph Leiper
Left back
Jonathon Staley
Left back
Robert Paterson
Centre half
James Haig
Wing half
John May
Wing half
Hugh McQueen
Outside left
Thomas Arkesden
Forward
Steve Bloomer
Forward
John Goodall
Forward
John Henry Burton
Inside forward