Geoff Eltringham has been appointed as the Match Referee for Derby County's Sky Bet Championship fixture at home to Preston North End on Saturday afternoon (3pm kick-off).

Eltringham has overseen 27 games so far this season in all competitions, showing 114 yellow cards and three red cards.

His last Derby match was the 3-1 home win over Hull City in February, while he has also overseen the Rams' home draws against Huddersfield Town (1-1) and Luton Town (2-2) this term - as well as the 0-0 draw at Fulham.

He will be assisted by Nick Greenhalgh and Shaun Hudson on the lines, whilst Darren Handley has been appointed as the fourth official.