NOTTS County were hugely unfortunate not to seal a win at Preston on the opening day of the season.
Notts deployed a one-man strikeforce that day and came very close to securing a win after Jake Cassidy's goal.
Indeed, Preston were restricted to just half chances that day until Joe Garner (pictured) smashed in with just a minute to go before full-time.
Whether Derry will replicate those tactics remains to be seen.
But his opposite number, Simon Grayson, will certainly know that against the bigger sides he has tended to play one man up front.
Derry may feel that he can go for the jugular as Preston do play 4-4-2 which Derry may want to match up man for man.
QPR winger Michael Petrasso made a lively contribution when he came on as a second half substitute as Garry Thompson went up front.
He is almost certain to start as is Stephen Mclaughlin meaning Thompson could partner on-loan Wolves forward Jake Cassidy up front in a two-pronged attack.
Key battle: Haydn Hollis v Kevin Davies
Preston striker Kevin Davies has formed a formidable reputation over the years for his aerial ability.
But centre-back Haydn Hollis, who will be marking him, has proven pretty adept at winning battles in the air.
You sense the winner of this duel could hold the key to their side's hopes of victory.
