Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion โ€” Championship Match Preview

Preston North End face West Bromwich Albion in Championship at Deepdale, kicking off on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 02:00 PM UTC.

Preston North End sit 17th in the Championship table with 49 points from 38 games (12W 13D 13L), while West Bromwich Albion are 21st with 40 points (10W 10D 18L).

Recent Form

Preston North End recent form: LLLLD. L 2-0 vs Norwich City (A, 2026-03-14 15:00:00). L 3-0 vs Coventry City (A, 2026-03-11 20:00:00). L 1-3 vs Oxford United (H, 2026-03-06 20:00:00). L 0-2 vs Millwall (H, 2026-02-28 15:00:00). D 1-1 vs Swansea City (A, 2026-02-24 19:45:00).

West Bromwich Albion recent form: WDDLD. W 3-0 vs Hull City (H, 2026-03-14 15:00:00). D 1-1 vs Southampton (H, 2026-03-11 19:45:00). D 1-1 vs Sheffield United (A, 2026-03-07 15:00:00). L 2-1 vs Oxford United (A, 2026-02-28 15:00:00). D 1-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H, 2026-02-24 19:45:00).

Championship League Table

Championship League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Coventry City3823877840+3877
2Middlesbrough38201085937+2270
3Ipswich Town37191176638+2868
4Millwall38208105243+968
5Hull City38196135956+363
6Southampton381612106148+1360
7Wrexham381612105850+860
8Derby County38169135548+757
9Watford381413115046+455
10Birmingham City381411134848053
11Swansea City38157164446-252
12Norwich City38156175146+551
13Stoke City38149154540+551
14Bristol City38149154949051
15Sheffield United38155185352+150
16Queens Park Rangers38148164960-1150
17Preston North End381213134248-649
18Charlton Athletic381212143645-948
19Blackburn Rovers38119183649-1342
20Portsmouth371010173648-1240
21West Bromwich Albion381010183954-1540
22Oxford United38912173649-1339
23Leicester City381111165160-938
24Sheffield Wednesday3819282376-53-6

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Preston North End have won 2 times, West Bromwich Albion have won 6 times, and 2 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 2.5 goals per game. Both teams scored in 40% of H2H meetings.

  • 2025-10-18 14:00:00: West Bromwich Albion 2-1 Preston North End (Championship)
  • 2025-01-01 15:00:00: West Bromwich Albion 3-1 Preston North End (Championship)
  • 2024-11-30 15:00:00: Preston North End 1-1 West Bromwich Albion (Championship)
  • 2024-05-04 11:30:00: West Bromwich Albion 3-0 Preston North End (Championship)
  • 2023-09-30 14:00:00: Preston North End 0-4 West Bromwich Albion (Championship)

Season Statistics

Preston North End: 1.4 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.2 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 40% BTTS Rate.

West Bromwich Albion: 1.6 Goals Scored (Avg), 0.8 Goals Conceded (Avg), 1 Clean Sheets, 80% BTTS Rate.

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About Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion Match

Competition

Championship

Kick-off

Saturday, April 18, 2026

14:00 (local time)

Venue

Deepdale

Preston North End face West Bromwich Albion in Championship in Deepdale, kicking off on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 14:00. Preston North End sit 17th in the table with 49 points, while West Bromwich Albion are 21st with 40 points. Preston North End's recent form reads LLLLD while West Bromwich Albion come into this game in WDDLD form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Preston North End
2
2
6
West Bromwich Albion
2 Wins2 Draws6 Wins

2.5

Avg Goals Per Match

7 - 18

Total Goals H2H

40%

Both Teams Scored

40%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

West Bromwich Albion2 - 1Preston North End
West Bromwich Albion3 - 1Preston North End
Preston North End1 - 1West Bromwich Albion

Based on the last 10 meetings between Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion, West Bromwich Albion have been dominant with 6 wins compared to Preston North End's 2. Their meetings average 2.5 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.4Goals Scored (Avg)1.6
1.2Goals Conceded (Avg)0.8
2
Clean Sheets
1
Clean Sheets
40%
BTTS Rate
80%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Preston North End
LLLLD
L2-0vsNorwich City2026-03-14 15:00:00A
L3-0vsCoventry City2026-03-11 20:00:00A
L1-3vsOxford United2026-03-06 20:00:00H
L0-2vsMillwall2026-02-28 15:00:00H
D1-1vsSwansea City2026-02-24 19:45:00A
West Bromwich Albion
WDDLD
W3-0vsHull City2026-03-14 15:00:00H
D1-1vsSouthampton2026-03-11 19:45:00H
D1-1vsSheffield United2026-03-07 15:00:00A
L2-1vsOxford United2026-02-28 15:00:00A
D1-1vsCharlton Athletic2026-02-24 19:45:00H

Head to Head

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

West Bromwich Albion2 - 1Preston North End
2025-10-18 14:00:00 โ€ข Championship
West Bromwich Albion3 - 1Preston North End
2025-01-01 15:00:00 โ€ข Championship
Preston North End1 - 1West Bromwich Albion
2024-11-30 15:00:00 โ€ข Championship
West Bromwich Albion3 - 0Preston North End
2024-05-04 11:30:00 โ€ข Championship
Preston North End0 - 4West Bromwich Albion
2023-09-30 14:00:00 โ€ข Championship
West Bromwich Albion2 - 0Preston North End
2022-12-29 20:00:00 โ€ข Championship

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Championship Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Coventry City382387+3877
2Middlesbrough3820108+2270
3Ipswich Town3719117+2868
4Millwall3820810+968
5Hull City3819613+363
6Southampton38161210+1360
7Wrexham38161210+860
8Derby County3816913+757
9Watford38141311+455
10Birmingham City38141113053
11Swansea City3815716-252
12Norwich City3815617+551
13Stoke City3814915+551
14Bristol City3814915051
15Sheffield United3815518+150
16Queens Park Rangers3814816-1150
17Preston North End38121313-649
18Charlton Athletic38121214-948
19Blackburn Rovers3811918-1342
20Portsmouth37101017-1240
21West Bromwich Albion38101018-1540
22Oxford United3891217-1339
23Leicester City38111116-938
24Sheffield Wednesday381928-53-6

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