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How did Stoke City and Preston North End perform?

Stoke City and Preston North End Match Stats

Stoke City and Preston North End Lineups
Stoke City
4-2-3-1
Preston North End
3-1-4-2Stoke City and Preston North End Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Championship Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry |
26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 57-29 | 28 | 52 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough |
26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 37-26 | 11 | 46 |
| 3 | Ipswich |
25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 42-24 | 18 | 44 |
| 4 | Preston |
26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 36-25 | 11 | 43 |
| 5 | Millwall |
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 29-33 | -4 | 43 |
| 6 | Watford |
25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 37-29 | 8 | 41 |
| 7 | Hull |
25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 40-38 | 2 | 41 |
| 8 | Stoke |
26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 32-23 | 9 | 40 |
| 9 | Wrexham |
26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38-32 | 6 | 40 |
| 10 | Bristol City |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 38-29 | 9 | 39 |
| 11 | QPR |
26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 38-39 | -1 | 38 |
| 12 | Leicester |
26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37-38 | -1 | 37 |
| 13 | Derby |
26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35-35 | 0 | 35 |
| 14 | Birmingham |
26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35-36 | -1 | 34 |
| 15 | Southampton |
26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 38-38 | 0 | 33 |
| 16 | Sheffield Utd |
25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 36-38 | -2 | 32 |
| 17 | Swansea |
26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 27-33 | -6 | 32 |
| 18 | West Brom |
26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 29-35 | -6 | 31 |
| 19 | Charlton |
25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 25-32 | -7 | 29 |
| 20 | Blackburn |
25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 24-30 | -6 | 28 |
| 21 | Portsmouth |
24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21-35 | -14 | 25 |
| 22 | Norwich |
26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 28-39 | -11 | 24 |
| 23 | Oxford Utd |
25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25-35 | -10 | 22 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed |
25 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 18-51 | -33 | -7 |
Qualification/Relegation
Stoke City vs Preston North End Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2024-11-26
It was a clash of titans at bet365 Stadium (Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire) when Stoke City locked horns with Preston North End. The Championship fixture on November 26, 2024 had all the makings of a classic showdown.
Every pass was calculated, and every tackle was a statement of intent. It was a test of character for both squads. The tension was palpable, and the players stepped up to deliver a spectacle for the fans.
Standings at Stake
For Stoke City, sitting at 8th with 40 points, this was a must-win to keep their hopes alive. Their record of 12W-4D-10L reflects the challenges they have faced.
Preston North End, currently at 4th with 43 points, were not to be outdone. They brought their A-game, aiming to improve their 11W-10D-5L record away from home.
Showdown History
Historically, these games are close. In 7 meetings, Stoke City has won 2 times, while Preston North End has 2 wins. 3 games ended in a stalemate.
High intensity is the norm here: 2 times both teams scored, and there were over 2.5 goals in 1 games.
Form Before The Showdown
Recent Matches of Stoke City
- Norwich 0-2 Stoke (Championship, Jan 04, 2026)
- Hull 0-1 Stoke (Championship, Jan 01, 2026)
- Stoke 1-2 Sheffield Utd (Championship, Dec 29, 2025)
- Stoke 0-0 Preston (Championship, Dec 26, 2025)
- Watford 1-0 Stoke (Championship, Dec 20, 2025)
- Stoke 2-1 Swansea (Championship, Dec 13, 2025)
- Ipswich 1-0 Stoke (Championship, Dec 10, 2025)
- Sheffield Utd 4-0 Stoke (Championship, Dec 06, 2025)
- Stoke 1-2 Hull (Championship, Nov 29, 2025)
Recent Matches of Preston North End
- Bristol City 0-2 Preston (Championship, Jan 04, 2026)
- Preston 3-0 Sheffield Wed (Championship, Jan 01, 2026)
- Wrexham 2-1 Preston (Championship, Dec 29, 2025)
- Stoke 0-0 Preston (Championship, Dec 26, 2025)
- Preston 1-1 Norwich (Championship, Dec 20, 2025)
- Oxford Utd 1-2 Preston (Championship, Dec 13, 2025)
- Preston 1-1 Coventry (Championship, Dec 09, 2025)
- Preston 1-1 Wrexham (Championship, Dec 06, 2025)
- Sheffield Wed 2-3 Preston (Championship, Nov 29, 2025)
Relive The Showdown
Watch the highlights of this epic showdown. Every key moment is captured for you right here.

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