Derby missed the chance to climb to fifth in the Sky Bet Championship table, drawing 0-0 at Preston.
The Rams could count themselves somewhat unlucky after Harry Wilson hit the woodwork twice in a first half which they just shaded.
However, the promotion-chasers were left clinging on for a point at the end after North End dominated the second half at Deepdale.
Darnell Fisher and Paul Gallagher came closest to breaking the deadlock during a purple patch, with both being denied by fine saves from Derby goalkeeper Kelle Roos.
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