Championship 2025/26 · Regular Season - 39

Preston vs Stoke City, 20 March 2026: result and statistics

Preston crest

Preston

3 : 1 20 March 2026
Stoke City crest

Stoke City

Championship standings
#TeamPScoredConcededPoints
14 Preston 46 55 62 60
17 Stoke City 46 51 56 55

Pre-match statistics

Form over the last five matches: Preston — Stoke City

Preston

0 wins, 1 draws, 4 losses in the last 5 matches

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Preston — all matches

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Preston

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Preston — at home

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Preston
Stoke City

2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches

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Stoke City — all matches

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Stoke City

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Stoke City — away

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Stoke City

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Head-to-head: Preston and Stoke City

Head-to-head
DateCompetitionOpponentScore
26.12.2025 Championship Stoke City Preston 0:0
05.04.2025 Championship Preston Stoke City 1:1
26.11.2024 Championship Stoke City Preston 0:0

Match timeline

Match events: Preston — Stoke City

First half 1 - 1
0 - 1
S. Thomas Assist: J. Tchamadeu
1 - 1
A. Devine Assist: A. Moran
Alfie Devine Time wasting
Benjamin Whiteman Foul
Million Manhoef Foul
Second half 3 - 1
S. Gallagher Replaced: M. Smit
J. Rak-Sakyi Replaced: J. Tchamadeu
J. Bae Replaced: S. N'Zonzi
2 - 1
M. Osmajic Assist: L. Dobbin
3 - 1
A. Devine Assist: M. Osmajic
T. Small Replaced: A. Vukcevic
D. Mubama Replaced: M. Manhoef
B. Potts Replaced: A. Moran
D. Jebbison Replaced: M. Osmajic
O. Offiah Replaced: P. Valentin
M. Smith Replaced: L. Dobbin
Preston Metric Stoke City
3 Goals 1
2.81 Expected goals (xG) 0.99
13 Shots 13
3 Shots on target 2
5 Shots off target 3
5 Blocked shots 8
12 Shots inside the box 5
1 Shots outside the box 8
7 Corners 9
12 Fouls 7
3 Offsides
46 % Ball possession, % 54 %
1 Goalkeeper saves
339 Total passes 402
221 Accurate passes 275
65 % Pass accuracy, % 68 %
2 Yellow cards 1
Referee: F. Hallam

Player statistics

Player ratings: Preston — Stoke City

Preston Rating
21
Alfie Devine M · 90 min · goals: 2
9.0
16
Andrew Hughes D · 90 min
8.0
28
Milutin Osmajić F · 77 min · goals: 1 · assists: 1
7.6
6
Liam Lindsay D · 90 min
7.5
17
Lewis Dobbin F · 84 min · assists: 1
7.5
23
Andrew Moran M · 77 min · assists: 1
7.0
26
Thierry Small D · 27 min
7.0
2
Pol Valentín M · 84 min
6.7
42
Odeluga Offiah D · 11 min
6.7
24
Michael Smith F · 11 min
6.7
14
Jordan Storey D · 90 min
6.6
3
Andrija Vukčević M · 63 min
6.6
4
Benjamin Whiteman M · 90 min
6.3
1
Daniel Iversen G · 90 min
6.3
44
Brad Potts M · 13 min
6.3
9
Daniel Jebbison F · 13 min
6.3
12
Jack Walton G
11
Robbie Brady M
34
Kitt Nelson M
22
Miloš Luković F
Stoke City Rating
7
Sorba Thomas M · 90 min · goals: 1
7.3
10
Jun-Ho Bae M · 42 min
7.2
19
Tomáš Rigo M · 90 min
6.9
15
Steven​ N'Zonzi M · 48 min
6.9
22
Junior Tchamadeu D · 45 min · assists: 1
6.9
23
Ben Gibson D · 90 min
6.7
4
Ben Pearson M · 90 min
6.7
9
Divin Mubama F · 25 min
6.7
26
Ashley Phillips D · 90 min
6.3
20
Sam Gallagher F · 45 min
6.3
21
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi F · 45 min
6.3
42
Million Manhoef M · 65 min
6.0
49
Milan Smit F · 45 min
6.0
17
Eric Bocat D · 90 min
5.6
25
Tommy Simkin G · 90 min
5.5
34
Frank Fielding G
50
Sydney Agina M
18
Bosun Lawal D
12
Tatsuki Seko M
29
Lamine Cissé F

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Match information

Match information: Preston — Stoke City

Kick-off20 March 2026, 22:00
CompetitionChampionship
Season2025/26
Round / stageRegular Season - 39
VenueDeepdale
CityPreston
RefereeF. Hallam

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Preston — Stoke City

01 What time does Preston vs Stoke City kick off?

Preston vs Stoke City (Championship) kicks off 20 March 2026, 22:00.

02 Where is Preston vs Stoke City being played?

The match is played at Deepdale (Preston).

03 Who is the referee for Preston vs Stoke City?

The referee for Preston vs Stoke City is F. Hallam.

04 What is the recent form of Preston and Stoke City?

Preston: 0 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 2–11. Stoke City: 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 9–9.

05 How many times have Preston and Stoke City played each other?

Our database has 3 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.

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