Preston: competitions in 2026/27
Preston: upcoming fixtures
Sat 31 Oct · 12:30
Stoke City–Preston
Championship · Head to head (H2H)Stoke City–PrestonTue 3 Nov · 19:45Preston–Sheffield Utd
Championship · Head to head (H2H)Preston–Sheffield UtdSat 7 Nov · 15:00Preston–Southampton
ChampionshipPreston–SouthamptonSat 21 Nov · 15:00
West Ham–Preston
ChampionshipWest Ham–PrestonTue 24 Nov · 19:45
Cardiff–Preston
ChampionshipCardiff–PrestonPreston: recent results
League formDLLLD
24/10/26Preston1–1West Brom
ChampionshipPreston1–1West Brom17/10/26
Wrexham4–1Preston
ChampionshipWrexham4–1Preston13/10/26
Birmingham4–0Preston
ChampionshipBirmingham4–0Preston10/10/26Preston0–1Millwall
ChampionshipPreston0–1Millwall19/9/26
QPR2–2Preston
ChampionshipQPR2–2Preston12/9/26Preston0–1Lincoln
ChampionshipPreston0–1Lincoln8/9/26
Watford2–1Preston
ChampionshipWatford2–1Preston5/9/26Preston2–1Blackburn
ChampionshipPreston2–1BlackburnPreston: season fixtures and results
Upcoming matches
Sat 31 Oct · 12:30Stoke City–Preston
ChampionshipStoke City–PrestonTue 3 Nov · 19:45Preston–Sheffield Utd
ChampionshipPreston–Sheffield UtdSat 7 Nov · 15:00Preston–Southampton
ChampionshipPreston–SouthamptonSat 21 Nov · 15:00West Ham–Preston
ChampionshipWest Ham–PrestonTue 24 Nov · 19:45Cardiff–Preston
ChampionshipCardiff–PrestonSat 28 Nov · 12:30Preston–Norwich
ChampionshipPreston–NorwichSun 6 Dec · 12:00
Burnley–Preston
ChampionshipBurnley–PrestonWed 9 Dec · 19:45Preston–Portsmouth
ChampionshipPreston–PortsmouthSat 12 Dec · 12:30Preston–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipPreston–MiddlesbroughSat 19 Dec · 12:30
Swansea–Preston
ChampionshipSwansea–PrestonSat 26 Dec · 15:00Preston–Derby
ChampionshipPreston–DerbyTue 29 Dec · 19:45West Brom–Preston
ChampionshipWest Brom–PrestonFri 1 Jan · 15:00Middlesbrough–Preston
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–PrestonSat 16 Jan · 15:00Preston–Wrexham
ChampionshipPreston–WrexhamSat 23 Jan · 15:00Preston–Stoke City
ChampionshipPreston–Stoke CityTue 26 Jan · 19:45Sheffield Utd–Preston
ChampionshipSheffield Utd–PrestonSat 30 Jan · 15:00Southampton–Preston
ChampionshipSouthampton–PrestonSat 6 Feb · 15:00Preston–West Ham
ChampionshipPreston–West HamSat 13 Feb · 15:00Lincoln–Preston
ChampionshipLincoln–PrestonTue 16 Feb · 19:45Preston–Birmingham
ChampionshipPreston–BirminghamSat 20 Feb · 15:00Preston–QPR
ChampionshipPreston–QPRSat 27 Feb · 15:00Millwall–Preston
ChampionshipMillwall–PrestonWed 3 Mar · 19:45
Wolves–Preston
ChampionshipWolves–PrestonSat 6 Mar · 15:00Preston–Bolton
ChampionshipPreston–BoltonSat 13 Mar · 15:00Norwich–Preston
ChampionshipNorwich–PrestonTue 16 Mar · 19:45Preston–Burnley
ChampionshipPreston–BurnleySat 20 Mar · 15:00Derby–Preston
ChampionshipDerby–PrestonSat 3 Apr · 15:00Preston–Swansea
ChampionshipPreston–SwanseaWed 7 Apr · 19:45Preston–Watford
ChampionshipPreston–WatfordSat 10 Apr · 15:00Blackburn–Preston
ChampionshipBlackburn–PrestonSat 17 Apr · 15:00Preston–Charlton
ChampionshipPreston–CharltonWed 21 Apr · 19:45
Bristol City–Preston
ChampionshipBristol City–PrestonSat 24 Apr · 15:00Portsmouth–Preston
ChampionshipPortsmouth–PrestonSat 1 May · 12:30Preston–Cardiff
ChampionshipPreston–CardiffMatches played this season
24/10/26Preston1–1West Brom
ChampionshipPreston1–1West Brom17/10/26Wrexham4–1Preston
ChampionshipWrexham4–1Preston13/10/26Birmingham4–0Preston
ChampionshipBirmingham4–0Preston10/10/26Preston0–1Millwall
ChampionshipPreston0–1Millwall19/9/26QPR2–2Preston
ChampionshipQPR2–2Preston12/9/26Preston0–1Lincoln
ChampionshipPreston0–1Lincoln8/9/26Watford2–1Preston
ChampionshipWatford2–1Preston5/9/26Preston2–1Blackburn
ChampionshipPreston2–1Blackburn1/9/26Preston1–3Bristol City
ChampionshipPreston1–3Bristol City29/8/26Charlton1–0Preston
ChampionshipCharlton1–0Preston26/8/26Preston0–4Everton
EFL CupPreston0–4Everton22/8/26Preston1–3Wolves
ChampionshipPreston1–3Wolves15/8/26Bolton2–1Preston
ChampionshipBolton2–1Preston8/8/26Preston1–1Huddersfield
EFL CupPreston1–1HuddersfieldUpdated: 25 October 2026
Preston: injuries and absences
Players who missed the last match with reported absences (24/10/26).
- T. Carrollankle injury
- H. Clarkeknee injury
- L. Gibbsmuscle injury
- L. Gibsonnot in the squad
- L. Lindsayinjury
- A. McCannhamstring injury
Preston: league position – Championship
Full table| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Lincoln | 6 | 1-2-3 | 7:13 | 5 |
| 22 | Burnley | 6 | 0-4-2 | 8:10 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston | 6 | 1-1-4 | 5:10 | 4 |
| 24 | Derby | 6 | 0-2-4 | 4:10 | 2 |
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Cardiff | 6 | 0-2-4 | 6:11 | 2 |
| 23 | Watford | 6 | 0-1-5 | 2:11 | 1 |
| 24 | Preston | 6 | 0-1-5 | 5:15 | 1 |
Preston: season stats (Championship)
Goals scored per match0.8
Goals conceded per match2.1
Home: scored / conceded0.8 / 1.7
Away: scored / conceded0.8 / 2.5
Clean sheets0
Failed to score4
Cards
Yellow cards28
Yellow cards per match2.3
Red cards1
Most used formations
4-2-3-1 (3×) · 3-4-2-1 (3×) · 5-3-2 (2×)
Preston: player stats (Championship)
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Goals | Ast | Shots | On target | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Devine | MID | 12 | 963 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.90 |
| J. Kenny | FWD | 5 | 297 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
| L. Leroy | MID | 12 | 902 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.67 |
| J. Storey | DEF | 10 | 900 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.66 |
| L. Gibbs | MID | 5 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.64 |
| H. Clarke | DEF | 8 | 675 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6.63 |
| O. Offiah | DEF | 9 | 568 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.63 |
| C. Lang | MID | 12 | 715 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6.59 |
| J. Thompson | MID | 11 | 873 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6.59 |
| L. Gibson | DEF | 6 | 414 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.58 |
| J. Erabi | FWD | 10 | 384 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6.51 |
| M. Osmajić | FWD | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| D. Burgzorg | MID | 11 | 666 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6.47 |
| A. Hughes | DEF | 8 | 631 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.46 |
| S. Mills | MID | 7 | 425 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.46 |
| A. McCann | MID | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.45 |
| A. Vukčević | DEF | 10 | 633 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.44 |
| G. Gryba | FWD | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| B. Potts | MID | 2 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.13 |
| Ed Nolan | DEF | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.85 |
| L. Lindsay | DEF | 5 | 391 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.42 |
| C. Wiley | DEF | 3 | 133 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 |
| T. Small | DEF | 8 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.02 |
| A. Moran | MID | 3 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.95 |
| Pol Valentín | DEF | 3 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.90 |
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Tkl | Int | Blk | Duels | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Devine | MID | 12 | 963 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 37/69 | 0 | 0 | 6.90 |
| J. Kenny | FWD | 5 | 297 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7/24 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
| L. Leroy | MID | 12 | 902 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 57/100 | 4 | 0 | 6.67 |
| J. Storey | DEF | 10 | 900 | 9 | 29 | 2 | 58/78 | 0 | 0 | 6.66 |
| L. Gibbs | MID | 5 | 142 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6/13 | 0 | 0 | 6.64 |
| H. Clarke | DEF | 8 | 675 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 40/80 | 4 | 0 | 6.63 |
| O. Offiah | DEF | 9 | 568 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 36/50 | 0 | 0 | 6.63 |
| C. Lang | MID | 12 | 715 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 37/104 | 0 | 0 | 6.59 |
| J. Thompson | MID | 11 | 873 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 36/74 | 4 | 0 | 6.59 |
| L. Gibson | DEF | 6 | 414 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 23/37 | 1 | 0 | 6.58 |
| J. Erabi | FWD | 10 | 384 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 24/65 | 0 | 0 | 6.51 |
| M. Osmajić | FWD | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/5 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| D. Burgzorg | MID | 11 | 666 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13/38 | 1 | 0 | 6.47 |
| A. Hughes | DEF | 8 | 631 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 46/76 | 3 | 0 | 6.46 |
| S. Mills | MID | 7 | 425 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 38/79 | 2 | 0 | 6.46 |
| A. McCann | MID | 2 | 180 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8/18 | 2 | 0 | 6.45 |
| A. Vukčević | DEF | 10 | 633 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 23/54 | 2 | 0 | 6.44 |
| G. Gryba | FWD | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| B. Potts | MID | 2 | 104 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3/7 | 0 | 0 | 6.13 |
| Ed Nolan | DEF | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4/5 | 0 | 0 | 5.85 |
| L. Lindsay | DEF | 5 | 391 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 40/65 | 1 | 0 | 5.42 |
| C. Wiley | DEF | 3 | 133 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5/12 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 |
| T. Small | DEF | 8 | 183 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6/17 | 0 | 0 | 5.02 |
| A. Moran | MID | 3 | 98 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6/12 | 1 | 0 | 3.95 |
| Pol Valentín | DEF | 3 | 110 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5/15 | 1 | 0 | 2.90 |
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Conc | Saves | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Iversen | GK | 12 | 1080 | 19 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 6.40 |
The rating is the season average in the competition, and players are sorted by rating. Links to player pages are in the squad list below.
Preston squad
Goalkeepers
1D. IversenNationalityDenmarkAge28 yrsHeight193 cmWeight80 kg
13D. CornellAge34 yrs
21L. NichollsNationalityEnglandAge33 yrsHeight195 cmWeight85 kgDefenders
2Pol ValentínNationalitySpainAge28 yrsHeight180 cmWeight73 kg
4H. ClarkeNationalityEnglandAge24 yrsHeight180 cmWeight71 kg
6L. LindsayNationalityScotlandAge30 yrsHeight193 cmWeight79 kg
11T. SmallNationalityEnglandAge21 yrs
12C. WileyNationalityUnited StatesAge21 yrsHeight180 cmWeight73 kg
14J. StoreyNationalityEnglandAge28 yrsHeight188 cmWeight75 kg
16A. HughesNationalityWalesAge33 yrsHeight188 cmWeight75 kg
19L. GibsonNationalityEnglandAge25 yrsHeight185 cmWeight73 kg
32Ed NolanAge18 yrs
35Isaac IrwinAge18 yrs
38T. TarryAge18 yrsMidfielders
3A. VukčevićNationalityMontenegroAge29 yrsHeight180 cmWeight77 kg
7A. DevineNationalityEnglandAge21 yrsHeight182 cmWeight75 kg
8A. McCannNationalityNorthern IrelandAge26 yrsHeight176 cmWeight64 kg
10C. LangNationalityEnglandAge27 yrsHeight180 cmWeight70 kg
15J. ThompsonNationalityNorthern IrelandAge28 yrsHeight175 cmWeight65 kg
17S. MillsNationalityEnglandAge22 yrs
23A. MoranNationalityRepublic of IrelandAge22 yrsHeight177 cmWeight73 kg
24O. OffiahNationalityEnglandAge23 yrsHeight187 cmWeight77 kg
27L. LeroyNationalityFranceAge25 yrsHeight187 cmWeight82 kg
44B. PottsNationalityEnglandAge31 yrsHeight188 cmWeight81 kgForwards
Preston transfers
Arrivals
- J. KennyCeltic · transfer31/8/26
- L. GibbsNorwich · loan31/8/26
- C. WileyChelsea · loan27/8/26
- S. MillsOxford United · transfer26/8/26
- H. ClarkeIpswich · transfer13/8/26
- L. LeroyFC Basel 1893 · transfer13/8/26
- D. BurgzorgMiddlesbrough · loan6/8/26
- J. ErabiGenk · loan12/7/26
Departures
- M. WilsonChorley · loan3/9/26
- K. NelsonLinfield · loan26/8/26
- M. OsmajićGenoa · transfer23/8/26
- Felipe Rodriguez-GentilePortland Hearts of Pine · free agent13/8/26
- B. WhitemanWrexham · transfer4/8/26
- Li-Bao StowellChorley · loan1/8/26
- N. MaweneFleetwood Town · free agent27/7/26
- J. PradicFleetwood Town · free agent27/7/26
Preston: key facts
CountryEngland
Founded1863
StadiumDeepdale
Capacity23,408
Surfacenatural grass
CompetitionChampionship
League position24th · 5 points
Preston: frequently asked questions
Which stadium do Preston play at?
Preston play their home matches at Deepdale (Preston), which holds 23,408 spectators.
Where are Preston in the table?
Preston are 24th in the Championship with 5 points from 12 matches (1 win, 2 draws, 9 defeats).
When do Preston play next?
Next match: Stoke City vs Preston, Sat 31 Oct · 12:30 (Championship).
How did Preston's last league match end?
Last league match: Preston 1–1 West Brom (24/10/26).
Who is Preston's top scorer?
The club's top scorer in the competition is C. Lang with 3 goals.
Preston: fixtures, table and predictions
This page gives an overview of Preston (England) across all their competitions this season (Championship, EFL Cup): upcoming fixtures, recent results, league position, season stats and key players. Predictions for Championship matches are on the league page, and all predictions are on the Predictions page.
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