Paul Heckingbottom’s men will be looking to continue their solid start to the new campaign as they make the trip to Pride Park today.
The Lilywhites have picked up eight points from their opening five league games to date and come in off the back of a 2-2 draw against early league leaders Middlesbrough last week.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this afternoon’s contest.
5. Sondre Langas - Out
The central defender is working his way back to full fitness after undergoing knee surgery in the summer. The 24-year-old is still absent, though, and will play no part against PNE. | Getty Images
6. Corey Blackett-Taylor - Out
Blackett-Taylor picked up a hamstring injury on the opening day of the campaign against Stoke and hasn’t featured since. The winger is stepping up his comeback, although this afternoon’s contest will come too soon. | Getty Images
7. Jordan Thompson - Out
Heckingbottom is also confident the Stoke City arrival is only weeks away from a return, having yet to feature for the Lilywhites due to an ankle issue, which saw him undergo surgery in the summer. | Ian Robinson
8. Owen Beck - Out
The left-back has yet to feature for Derby this term after sustaining an ankle injury in pre-season. Beck has returned to training but Eustace is siding with caution before throwing him into the side. | Getty Images