Preston vs Wolves: match facts, form and head-to-head – 22 August 2026

Preston’s hopes of climbing out of the relegation zone were crushed at home as Wolves ran out 3‑1 winners, extending the Lancashire side’s winless run to seven games. The defeat leaves Preston stuck in 23rd place with just three points from nine matches, having scored six and conceded 13, while Wolves surge to eighth with 11 points, their record of three wins, two draws and a single loss bolstered by a +4 goal difference. The result also tips the head‑to‑head balance this season in Wolves’ favour, after they secured the only previous meeting between the clubs. With only three points separating the two sides, the loss deepens Preston’s battle for survival and keeps Wolves in contention for a top‑half finish.