Preston vs Southampton: match facts, form and head-to-head – 7 November 2026

Preston host Southampton at Deepdale with a stark contrast in form between the two sides. The home team sit 24th in the table, having amassed just four points from one win, one draw and nine defeats, and a goal‑difference of minus‑15 after conceding 24 while scoring only nine. In contrast, Southampton sit comfortably in fourth place, boasting 21 points from six victories, three draws and two losses, and a healthy +11 goal difference, having netted 21 and let in just ten. The gulf in recent performance suggests the Saints will enter the fixture as clear favorites, while Preston will be desperate to close the gap and grab a rare point on their own turf.