Preston North End vs Stoke Result (3-1) - Championship on 20 March 2026

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Highlights

Preston North End

Stoke

End of game

M. Smith

L. Dobbin

84'

O. Offiah

P. Valentin

84'

D. Jebbison

M. Osmajic

77'

B. Potts

A. Moran

77'

65'

D. Mubama

M. Manhoef

T. Small

A. Vukcevic

63'

A. Devine (3-1)

M. Osmajic

60'

M. Osmajic (2-1)

L. Dobbin

57'

48'

B. Jun-ho

S. Nzonzi

46'

S. Gallagher

M. Smit

46'

J. Rak-Sakyi

J. Tchamadeu

Half-time

39'

M. Manhoef

B. Whiteman

34'

A. Devine

26'

A. Devine (1-1)

A. Moran

15'

(0-1) S. Thomas

J. Tchamadeu

Kick-off

Game Statistics

Preston North End

Stoke

Possession (%)

Total shots

Shots on target

Corners

Free Kicks

Fouls

Yellow card

Offside

Shots off target

Shots blocked

Saves

Clearances

Substitutions

Form

Table

Teams	Pts	P	W	D	L	GD
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	-7
17 Stoke	55	46	15	10	21	-5

Last matches

Preston North End Last matches

All Home Away

L D L L L L

Wins

0/6 (0%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

5/6 (83%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals

33% BTTS

0.33 Goals scored

2 Goals conceded

33% Over 2.5

67% Under 2.5

14 Mar 2026 - Championship

Norwich

2 : 0

Preston North End

11 Mar 2026 - Championship

Coventry City

3 : 0

Preston North End

6 Mar 2026 - Championship

Preston North End

1 : 3

Oxford United

28 Feb 2026 - Championship

Preston North End

0 : 2

Millwall

24 Feb 2026 - Championship

Swansea

1 : 1

Preston North End

20 Feb 2026 - Championship

Blackburn

1 : 0

Preston North End

L L W D L L

Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals

33% BTTS

0.67 Goals scored

1.83 Goals conceded

50% Over 2.5

50% Under 2.5

6 Mar 2026 - Championship

Preston North End

1 : 3

Oxford United

28 Feb 2026 - Championship

Preston North End

0 : 2

Millwall

14 Feb 2026 - Championship

Preston North End

2 : 2

Watford

7 Feb 2026 - Championship

Preston North End

1 : 0

Portsmouth

20 Jan 2026 - Championship

Preston North End

0 : 3

Hull

17 Jan 2026 - Championship

Preston North End

0 : 1

Derby County

L D L D L L

Wins

0/6 (0%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals

33% BTTS

0.33 Goals scored

2 Goals conceded

33% Over 2.5

67% Under 2.5

14 Mar 2026 - Championship

Norwich

2 : 0

Preston North End

11 Mar 2026 - Championship

Coventry City

3 : 0

Preston North End

24 Feb 2026 - Championship

Swansea

1 : 1

Preston North End

20 Feb 2026 - Championship

Blackburn

1 : 0

Preston North End

31 Jan 2026 - Championship

Ipswich Town

1 : 1

Preston North End

24 Jan 2026 - Championship

Middlesbrough

4 : 0

Preston North End

Stoke Last matches

All Home Away

D W L L D W

Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.67 Total goals

83% BTTS

1.83 Goals scored

1.83 Goals conceded

83% Over 2.5

17% Under 2.5

14 Mar 2026 - Championship

Stoke

3 : 1

Watford

10 Mar 2026 - Championship

Stoke

3 : 3

Ipswich Town

7 Mar 2026 - Championship

Swansea

2 : 0

Stoke

28 Feb 2026 - Championship

Coventry City

2 : 1

Stoke

25 Feb 2026 - Championship

Stoke

2 : 1

Oxford United

21 Feb 2026 - Championship

Stoke

2 : 2

Leicester

L L D W D W

Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.67 Total goals

83% BTTS

1.83 Goals scored

1.83 Goals conceded

83% Over 2.5

17% Under 2.5

14 Mar 2026 - Championship

Stoke

3 : 1

Watford

10 Mar 2026 - Championship

Stoke

3 : 3

Ipswich Town

25 Feb 2026 - Championship

Stoke

2 : 1

Oxford United

21 Feb 2026 - Championship

Stoke

2 : 2

Leicester

15 Feb 2026 - FA Cup

Stoke

1 : 2

Fulham

31 Jan 2026 - Championship

Stoke

0 : 2

Southampton

W D D L L L

Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.67 Total goals

33% BTTS

0.67 Goals scored

1 Goals conceded

17% Over 2.5

83% Under 2.5

7 Mar 2026 - Championship

Swansea

2 : 0

Stoke

28 Feb 2026 - Championship

Coventry City

2 : 1

Stoke

11 Feb 2026 - Championship

Charlton Athletic

1 : 0

Stoke

7 Feb 2026 - Championship

West Brom

0 : 0

Stoke

24 Jan 2026 - Championship

Birmingham

1 : 1

Stoke

4 Jan 2026 - Championship

Norwich

0 : 2

Stoke

Head to head

Preston North End

33 %

Draw

50 %

Stoke

17 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

1.67

Total goals

50%

BTTS

Goals scored

0.67

Goals conceded

33.33%

Over 2.5

66.67%

Under 2.5

26 Dec 2025 - Championship

Stoke

0 : 0

Preston North End

5 Apr 2025 - Championship

Preston North End

1 : 1

Stoke

26 Nov 2024 - Championship

Stoke

0 : 0

Preston North End

9 Mar 2024 - Championship

Preston North End

1 : 2

Stoke

2 Sept 2023 - Championship

Stoke

0 : 2

Preston North End

3 Jan 2022 - Championship

Stoke

1 : 2

Preston North End

Tactical Scheme

Preston North End

Formation : 3 - 1 - 4 - 2

D. Iversen

J. Storey

L. Lindsay

A. Hughes

B. Whiteman

P. Valentin

A. Devine

L. Dobbin

A. Vukcevic

M. Osmajic

A. Moran

M. Smit

S. Thomas

T. Rigo

M. Manhoef

B. Pearson

S. Nzonzi

E. Bocat

B. Gibson

A. Phillips

J. Tchamadeu

T. Simkin

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

Stoke

Substitutes

Preston North End

Goalkeeper

J. Walton

Defender

T. Small

A. Vukcevic 63'

O. Offiah

P. Valentin 84'

Midfielder

K. Nelson

R. Brady

B. Potts

A. Moran 77'

Forward

D. Jebbison

M. Osmajic 77'

M. Lukovic

M. Smith

L. Dobbin 84'

Stoke

Goalkeeper

F. Fielding

Defender

S. Agina

Midfielder

T. Seko

B. Lawal

J. Rak-Sakyi

J. Tchamadeu 46'

B. Jun-ho

S. Nzonzi 48'

Forward

L. Cisse

D. Mubama

M. Manhoef 65'

S. Gallagher

M. Smit 46'

Missing players

Preston North End

Midfielder

A. McCann

Forward

C. Lang

Stoke

Goalkeeper

V. Johansson

Defender

B. Wilmot

M. Talovierov

Midfielder

A. Ampah

Live Commentary

90+5'

Farai Hallam signals a throw-in for Preston, close to Stoke's area.

90+5'

Throw-in for Stoke in the half of Preston.

90+3'

It's a goal kick for the home team in Preston.

90+3'

Stoke have been awarded a corner by Farai Hallam.

90+2'

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Stoke close to the penalty box.

90+2'

Corner awarded to Stoke.

90'

Corner awarded to Stoke.

87'

Stoke to take a throw-in in Preston territory.

84'

Michael Smith is replacing Lewis Dobbin for the home team.

84'

Odel Offiah is on a sub for Pol Valentín for Preston.

83'

Throw-in for Stoke in the half of Preston.

82'

Farai Hallam awards Stoke a goal kick.

82'

Preston are pushing forward but Lewis Dobbin's finish is wide of the goal.

79'

Farai Hallam signals a Stoke throw-in in Preston's half.

78'

Farai Hallam signals a free kick to Stoke in their own half.

77'

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

77'

The home team replace Milutin Osmajic with Daniel Jebbison.

77'

Brad Potts is replacing Andy Moran for the home team.

75'

Stoke have been awarded a corner by Farai Hallam.

74'

Stoke have been awarded a corner by Farai Hallam.

74'

Corner awarded to Stoke.

71'

Farai Hallam signals a free kick to Stoke.

70'

Preston awarded a free kick in their own half.

69'

Throw-in for Stoke at Deepdale.

68'

Ball goes out of play for a Stoke goal kick.

68'

Preston's Ben Whiteman misses with an attempt on goal.

67'

Stoke awarded a throw-in in their own half.

66'

Can Preston get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Stoke's half?

65'

Mark Robins is making the team's fourth substitution at Deepdale with Divin Mubama replacing Million Manhoef.

63'

Thierry Small is replacing Andrija Vukcevic for Preston at Deepdale.

63'

Goal kick for Preston at Deepdale.

62'

Throw-in for Stoke in their own half.

62'

Throw-in Preston.

61'

Can Stoke get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Preston's half?

60'

Goal! Alfie Devine extends Preston's lead to 3-1. Great play from Milutin Osmajic to set up the goal.

59'

Stoke have a dangerous throw-in.

57'

Goal! A Milutin Osmajic header gives Preston a 2-1 lead in Preston. That's a fine assist from Lewis Dobbin.

57'

Farai Hallam signals a free kick to Preston.

56'

Preston advance rapidly upfield but Farai Hallam blows for offside.

54'

Stoke have a goal kick.

52'

Preston to take a throw-in in Stoke territory.

52'

Throw-in for Preston at Deepdale.

51'

Preston are caught offside.

50'

Stoke have been awarded a corner by Farai Hallam.

48'

Stoke make their third substitution with Bae Joon-ho replacing Steven Nzonzi.

48'

Farai Hallam awards the home team a throw-in.

46'

Farai Hallam awards Stoke a goal kick.

46'

Preston's Lewis Dobbin gets his shot away but it misses the target.

46'

Mark Robins (Stoke) is making a second substitution, with Sam Gallagher replacing Milan Smit.

46'

Jesuran Rak-Sakyi is on a sub for Junior Tchamadeu for Stoke.

45+4'

Free kick for Preston in their own half.

45'

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

44'

Preston have a goal kick.

44'

Corner awarded to Stoke.

42'

Free kick Preston.

39'

Million Manhoef (Stoke) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

39'

In Preston a free kick has been awarded the away team.

39'

Stoke have been awarded a corner by Farai Hallam.

34'

Ben Whiteman is booked for the home team.

33'

Corner awarded to Preston.

31'

Preston have been awarded a corner by Farai Hallam.

31'

Corner awarded to Preston.

26'

Alfie Devine for Preston has been booked by Farai Hallam and receives a first yellow card.

26'

Free kick for Stoke in the half of Preston.

24'

Corner awarded to Preston.

23'

Preston have been awarded a corner by Farai Hallam.

22'

Stoke pushes forward through Milan Smit, whose finish on goal is saved.

21'

Can Stoke capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Preston's half?

20'

Stoke awarded a throw-in in their own half.

20'

Farai Hallam signals a Stoke throw-in in Preston's half.

19'

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

16'

Goal kick for Preston at Deepdale.

15'

Alfie Devine is on target to level the scores at 1-1. Andy Moran with an assist there.

14'

Throw-in for Stoke in the half of Preston.

12'

It's a goal kick for the home team in Preston.

12'

Stoke are coming forward and Million Manhoef gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

12'

Farai Hallam signals a free kick to Stoke in their own half.

Preston awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Preston goal kick.

Throw-in for Preston in their own half.

Farai Hallam signals a free kick to Stoke in their own half.

Sorba Thomas is on target to give Stoke a 0-1 advantage. Junior Tchamadeu instrumental with a fine assist.

Ball safe as Preston is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Preston.

Free kick for Stoke in their own half.

Preston have been awarded a corner by Farai Hallam.

Corner awarded to Preston.

Preston North End has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

A year ago, Stoke City were number 20 in the table with 39 points. Now they are number 13 with 51 points.

Preston North End scores 1.15 goals when playing at home and Stoke City scores 0.84 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 Stoke City is 0.2.

Average number of goals in meetings between Preston North End and Stoke City is 1.4.

Preston North End scores 0.8 goals in a match against Stoke City and Stoke City scores 0.6 goals against Preston North End (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Preston North End won 1, Stoke City won 1, 3 draws.

Stoke City's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Preston North End's.

In Championship, Stoke City has better performance than Preston North End.

When Stoke City is down 1-0 away, they win 7% of their matches.

When Preston North End is down 0-1 home, they win 7% of their matches.

When Stoke City leads 0-1 away, they win in 87% of their matches.

When Preston North End leads 1-0 at home, they win in 50% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (0-0)

Preston North End wins 34% of halftimes, Stoke City wins 35%.

Preston North End wins 1st half in 34% of their matches, Stoke City in 35% of their matches.

Stoke City have conceded a goal in each of their last 8 matches.

Preston North End have conceded a goal in each of their last 7 matches.

Andrew Hughes has more yellow cards (9) than any other player at Preston North End. Junior Tchamadeu has collected 11 for Stoke City.

Benjamin Whiteman has assisted the most goals for Preston North End with 5. Benjamin Sorba William Thomas is Stoke City's biggest assister (9).

Stoke City haven't scored in 9 of their 19 away matches in Championship this season.

Preston North End haven't scored in 5 of their 19 home matches in Championship this season.

Stoke City haven't won any of their last 5 away matches.

Stoke City have lost 3 away matches in a row.

Preston North End haven't won in their last 7 games.

Preston North End have lost 4 matches in a row.

Did you know that Stoke City scores 20% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Did you know that Preston North End scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

In Championship, Stoke City have lost their last 3 away matches.

Preston North End have a losing streak of 4 matches in Championship.

Last season's matches: 1-1 (Preston North End at home) and 0-0 (Stoke City at home).

Preston North End's last home win against Stoke City was in 2019.

During the last 28 meetings, Preston North End have won 11 times, there have been 11 draws while Stoke City have won 6 times. The goal difference is 35-25 in favour of Preston North End.

During the last 14 meetings with Preston North End playing at home, Preston North End have won 6 times, there have been 4 draws while Stoke City have won 4 times. The goal difference is 22-17 in favour of Preston North End.

The most common result of matches between Preston North End and Stoke City when Preston North End is playing at home is 1-1. 3 matches have ended with this result.