Preston North End 1-3 Southampton final score - 2 May 2026, Championship
England - Championship
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Highlights
Preston North End
Southampton
Game Statistics
Preston North End
Southampton
Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4
|
80 | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +26 |
|
14
|
60 | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | -7 |
Last matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - Championship
22 Apr 2026 - Championship
18 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
6 Apr 2026 - Championship
3 Apr 2026 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Apr 2026 - Championship
6 Apr 2026 - Championship
20 Mar 2026 - Championship
6 Mar 2026 - Championship
28 Feb 2026 - Championship
14 Feb 2026 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - Championship
22 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
3 Apr 2026 - Championship
14 Mar 2026 - Championship
11 Mar 2026 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Apr 2026 - Championship
25 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
21 Apr 2026 - Championship
18 Apr 2026 - Championship
14 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Apr 2026 - Championship
21 Apr 2026 - Championship
14 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
4 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
21 Mar 2026 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
18 Apr 2026 - Championship
7 Apr 2026 - Championship
14 Mar 2026 - Championship
11 Mar 2026 - Championship
8 Mar 2026 - FA Cup
Head to head
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
1 Nov 2025 - Championship
16 Apr 2024 - Championship
25 Oct 2023 - Championship
Tactical Scheme
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
D. Cornell
P. Valentín
T. Small
O. Offiah
A. McCann
J. Thompson
R. Brady
M. Osmajic
M. Smith
G. Long
DefenderJ. Quarshie
J. Bree
O. Romeu
F. Azaz
R. Manning
C. Larin
S. Edozie
N. Oyekunle
Missing players
J. Lewis
ForwardC. Lang
A. McCarthy
DefenderM. Roerslev
MidfielderF. Downes
Live Commentary
In Preston Southampton FC drive forward through Ryan Manning. His shot is on target but it's saved.
Andrija Vukcevic (Preston North End) has received a first yellow card.
Free kick for Southampton FC in their own half.
Goal! Cyle Larin extends Southampton FC's lead to 1 - 3. Great play from Samuel Edozie to set up the goal.
Southampton FC's Cyle Larin breaks free at Deepdale. But the strike goes wide of the post.
The match has come to a close in Preston. The final score is 1 - 3.
Southampton FC have a goal kick.
Preston North End's Robbie Brady gets his shot away but it misses the target.
Cyle Larin for Southampton FC is whistled offside.
Steve Martin awards the away team a throw-in.
Free kick in a good position for Southampton FC!
Corner awarded to Preston North End.
The away team have replaced Tom Fellows with Samuel Edozie. This is the fifth and last substitution made today by Tonda Eckert.
Goal kick for Preston North End at Deepdale.
Finn Azaz for Southampton FC has been booked by Steve Martin and receives a first yellow card.
Steve Martin signals a Preston North End throw-in in Southampton FC's half.
Throw-in for Preston North End in the half of Southampton FC.
Southampton FC takes a corner from the left.
Southampton FC are pushing forward but Leo Scienza's finish is wide of the goal.
Steve Martin signals a free kick to Southampton FC just outside Preston North End's area.
The away team replace Welington with Ryan Manning.
Southampton FC needs to be cautious. Preston North End have an attacking throw-in.
Preston North End are coming forward and Jordan Thompson gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
Preston North End takes a corner from the right.
Robbie Brady is replacing Andy Moran. This is the home team's last substitution of the match.
Southampton FC have been awarded a corner by Steve Martin.
Finn Azaz for Southampton FC gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
Steve Martin awards Southampton FC a goal kick.
Preston North End are pushing forward but Brad Potts's finish is wide of the goal.
Steve Martin has awarded Southampton FC a corner.
Free kick Preston North End.
Can Preston North End get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Southampton FC's half?
Finn Azaz is on a sub for Cameron Archer for Southampton FC.
The away team replace Ross Stewart with Cyle Larin.
Southampton FC make their second substitution with James Bree replacing Cameron Bragg.
Can Southampton FC capitalize from this dangerous free kick?
Corner awarded to Preston North End.
Preston North End have been awarded a corner by Steve Martin.
It's a goal kick for the home team in Preston.
Southampton FC are pushing forward but Cameron Archer's finish is wide of the goal.
Steve Martin signals a free kick to Preston North End.
Preston North End have a goal kick.
Cameron Archer of Southampton FC gets in a strike, but is off target.
Cameron Archer of Southampton FC gets in a strike, but is off target.
Preston North End are back in the match in Preston. Lewis Dobbin has scored to make it 1 - 2. David Cornell instrumental with a fine assist.
Southampton FC have been awarded a corner by Steve Martin.
Southampton FC's Shea Charles misses with an attempt on goal.
Preston North End make their fourth substitution with Milutin Osmajic replacing Daniel Jebbison.
Paul Heckingbottom is making the team's third substitution at Deepdale with Jordan Thompson replacing Alfie Devine.
Ball goes out of play for a Southampton FC goal kick.
Preston North End are coming forward and Lewis Dobbin gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
Goal kick for Southampton FC at Deepdale.
Steve Martin awards Preston North End a goal kick.
Leo Scienza of Southampton FC gets in a strike, but is off target.
Corner awarded to Preston North End.
Steve Martin signals a free kick to Preston North End in their own half.
Preston North End have a goal kick.
Steve Martin awards the away team a throw-in.
It's a goal kick for the away team in Preston.
Preston North End's Andy Moran gets his shot away but it misses the target.
Corner awarded to Southampton FC.
Ross Stewart puts the ball in the net and the away team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 0 - 2. That's a fine assist from Cameron Archer.
The home team have replaced Daniel Iversen with David Cornell. This is the second substitution made today by Paul Heckingbottom.
Odel Offiah is replacing Jordan Storey for the home team.
The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.
A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
Throw-in for Southampton FC in the half of Preston North End.
Can Preston North End get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Southampton FC's half?
Southampton FC to take a throw-in in Preston North End territory.
Preston North End will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Southampton FC.
Corner awarded to Preston North End.
In Preston Preston North End drive forward through Lewis Dobbin. His shot is on target but it's saved.
Southampton FC are in shooting range from this free kick.
Preston North End have been awarded a corner by Steve Martin.
It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Preston North End close to the penalty box.
In Preston a free kick has been awarded the home team.
Goal kick for Preston North End at Deepdale.
At Deepdale, Andy Moran has been yellow-carded for the home team.
Southampton FC awarded a free kick in their own half.
Steve Martin signals a Southampton FC throw-in in Preston North End's half.
Steve Martin awards Preston North End a goal kick.
In Preston Southampton FC attack through Cameron Archer. The finish is off target, however.
Ball goes out of play for a Southampton FC goal kick.
Preston North End's Daniel Jebbison misses with an attempt on goal.
Preston North End have been awarded a corner by Steve Martin.
Throw-in for Preston North End in their own half.
Free kick Southampton FC.
Steve Martin blows against Southampton FC's Cameron Archer for offside.
Free kick for Preston North End in their own half.
A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
Throw-in for Preston North End at Deepdale.
Free kick for Southampton FC in the half of Preston North End.
Preston North End are pushing forward but Lewis Dobbin's finish is wide of the goal.
In Preston Preston North End drive forward through Ben Whiteman. His shot is on target but it's saved.
Preston North End's Alfie Devine gets in a shot on goal at Deepdale. But the effort is unsuccessful.
Corner awarded to Preston North End.
Throw-in Preston North End.
Steve Martin awards Preston North End a goal kick.
Southampton FC's Tom Fellows gets his shot away but it misses the target.
In Preston a free kick has been awarded the away team.
Ball safe as Preston North End is awarded a throw-in in their half.
Ball goes out of play for a Preston North End goal kick.
Goal! The away team take a 0 - 1 lead through Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Welington with an assist there.
In Preston Southampton FC attack through Ross Stewart. The finish is off target, however.
Preston North End's Jordan Storey has been booked in Preston.
Southampton FC awarded a free kick in their own half.
Goal kick for Preston North End at Deepdale.
Ross Stewart for Southampton FC gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
It's a goal kick for the away team in Preston.
Southampton FC have a goal kick.
Preston North End's Andrew Hughes breaks free at Deepdale. But the strike goes wide of the post.
Preston North End takes a corner from the right.
Steve Martin signals a free kick to Preston North End in their own half.
Southampton FC are pushing forward but Tom Fellows's finish is wide of the goal.
Southampton FC awarded a throw-in in their own half.
A year ago, Preston North End were number 20 in the table with 49 points. Now they are number 12 with 60 points.
Lewis Norman Dobbin is Preston North End's top scorer with 9 goals. Finn Isaac Azaz has scored 10 times for Southampton FC.
Preston North End scores 1.2 goals when playing at home and Southampton FC scores 1.67 goals when playing away (on average).
Both teams haven't won their last match in Championship.
Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Preston North End and Southampton FC is 1.8.
Average number of goals in meetings between Preston North End and Southampton FC is 3.2.
Preston North End scores 1.2 goals in a match against Southampton FC and Southampton FC scores 2 goals against Preston North End (on average).
Preston North End have won just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Southampton FC.
Southampton FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Preston North End.
In the last 5 meetings Preston North End won 1, Southampton FC won 3, 1 draws.
Southampton FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Preston North End (in all competitions).
Southampton FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Preston North End's.
In Championship, Southampton FC has better performance than Preston North End.
When Southampton FC is down 1-0 away, they win 26% of their matches.
When Preston North End is down 0-1 home, they win 14% of their matches.
When Southampton FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 55% of their matches.
When Preston North End leads 1-0 at home, they win in 60% of their matches.
On their last meeting Preston North End won by 2 goals.
The winner of their last meeting was Preston North End.
Preston North End wins 31% of halftimes, Southampton FC wins 34%.
Preston North End wins 1st half in 31% of their matches, Southampton FC in 34% of their matches.
Southampton FC have scored at least one goal for 23 consecutive matches.
Preston North End have conceded a goal in each of their last 14 matches.
Lewis Norman Dobbin has assisted the most goals for Preston North End with 7. Leonardo Weschenfelder Scienza is Southampton FC's biggest assister (9).
Southampton FC haven't scored in 1 of their 22 away matches in Championship this season.
Preston North End haven't scored in 6 of their 22 home matches in Championship this season.
Southampton FC have lost none of their last 10 away matches.
Southampton FC have a winning streak of 3 matches away from home.
Southampton FC haven't lost in their last 20 games.
Did you know that Southampton FC scores 22% of their goals between the minutes 16-30?
Did you know that Preston North End scores 22% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?
Preston North End's last home win against Southampton FC was in 2007.
During the last 13 meetings, Preston North End have won 4 times, there have been 4 draws while Southampton FC have won 5 times. The goal difference is 20-20 in favour of Preston North End.
During the last 6 meetings with Preston North End playing at home, Preston North End have won 2 times, there have been 2 draws while Southampton FC have won 2 times. The goal difference is 14-11 in favour of Preston North End.
Score and result Preston North End - Southampton
The Preston North End - Southampton match (Football - Championship) at 02/05/2026 07:30 is complete.
The Preston North End - Southampton match result is as follows: 1-3.
Now that this Championship Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.
