Preston North End vs Stoke City โ€” Championship Match Preview

Preston North End face Stoke City in Championship at Deepdale, kicking off on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 08:00 PM UTC.

Preston North End sit 9th in the Championship table with 49 points from 0 games (0W 0D 0L), while Stoke City are 13th with 47 points (0W 0D 0L).

Recent Form

Preston North End recent form: DLDWD. D 1-1 vs Swansea City (A, 2026-02-24 19:45:00). L 1-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (A, 2026-02-20 20:00:00). D 2-2 vs Watford (H, 2026-02-14 15:00:00). W 1-0 vs Portsmouth (H, 2026-02-07 15:01:00). D 1-1 vs Ipswich Town (A, 2026-01-31 15:00:00).

Stoke City recent form: WDLLD. W 2-1 vs Oxford United (H, 2026-02-25 20:00:00). D 2-2 vs Leicester City (H, 2026-02-21 12:30:00). L 1-2 vs Fulham (H, 2026-02-15 14:00:00). L 1-0 vs Charlton Athletic (A, 2026-02-11 19:45:00). D 0-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (A, 2026-02-07 15:01:00).

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Preston North End have won 3 times, Stoke City have won 2 times, and 5 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 1.5 goals per game. Both teams scored in 40% of H2H meetings.

  • 2025-12-26 15:00:00: Stoke City 0-0 Preston North End ()
  • 2025-04-05 14:00:00: Preston North End 1-1 Stoke City ()
  • 2024-11-26 19:45:00: Stoke City 0-0 Preston North End ()
  • 2024-03-09 15:00:00: Preston North End 1-2 Stoke City ()
  • 2023-09-02 14:00:00: Stoke City 0-2 Preston North End ()

Season Statistics

Preston North End: 1.2 Goals Scored (Avg), 0.8 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

Stoke City: 1.2 Goals Scored (Avg), 1 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

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About Preston North End vs Stoke City Match

Competition

Championship

Kick-off

Friday, March 20, 2026

20:00 (local time)

Venue

Deepdale

Preston North End face Stoke City in Championship in Deepdale, kicking off on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 20:00. Preston North End sit 9th in the table with 49 points, while Stoke City are 13th with 47 points. Preston North End's recent form reads DLDWD while Stoke City come into this game in WDLLD form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Preston North End
3
5
2
Stoke City
3 Wins5 Draws2 Wins

1.5

Avg Goals Per Match

8 - 7

Total Goals H2H

40%

Both Teams Scored

20%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Stoke City0 - 0Preston North End
Preston North End1 - 1Stoke City
Stoke City0 - 0Preston North End

Based on the last 10 meetings between Preston North End and Stoke City, Preston North End have the upper hand with 3 wins compared to Stoke City's 2. Their meetings average 1.5 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.2Goals Scored (Avg)1.2
0.8Goals Conceded (Avg)1
2
Clean Sheets
2
Clean Sheets
60%
BTTS Rate
60%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Preston North End
DLDWD
D1-1vsSwansea City2026-02-24 19:45:00A
L1-0vsBlackburn Rovers2026-02-20 20:00:00A
D2-2vsWatford2026-02-14 15:00:00H
W1-0vsPortsmouth2026-02-07 15:01:00H
D1-1vsIpswich Town2026-01-31 15:00:00A
Stoke City
WDLLD
W2-1vsOxford United2026-02-25 20:00:00H
D2-2vsLeicester City2026-02-21 12:30:00H
L1-2vsFulham2026-02-15 14:00:00H
L1-0vsCharlton Athletic2026-02-11 19:45:00A
D0-0vsWest Bromwich Albion2026-02-07 15:01:00A

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Stoke City0 - 0Preston North End
2025-12-26 15:00:00
Preston North End1 - 1Stoke City
2025-04-05 14:00:00
Stoke City0 - 0Preston North End
2024-11-26 19:45:00
Preston North End1 - 2Stoke City
2024-03-09 15:00:00
Stoke City0 - 2Preston North End
2023-09-02 14:00:00
Stoke City0 - 1Preston North End
2023-01-02 15:15:00

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