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Preston vs Stoke City: result, goals and statistics
Match events
- S. ThomasAssist: J. Tchamadeu4′
- A. DevineAssist: A. Moran15′
- Alfie DevineYellow card26′
- Benjamin WhitemanYellow card34′
- Million ManhoefYellow card39′
- M. SmitS. Gallagher46′
- J. TchamadeuJ. Rak-Sakyi46′
- S. N'ZonziJ. Bae48′
- M. OsmajicAssist: L. Dobbin57′
- A. DevineAssist: M. Osmajic60′
- A. VukcevicT. Small63′
- M. ManhoefD. Mubama65′
- A. MoranB. Potts76′
- M. OsmajicD. Jebbison77′
- P. ValentinO. Offiah84′
- L. DobbinM. Smith84′
Form
PrestonLLLLD
Stoke CityWDLLWWWinDDrawLLossLast 5 matches, most recent first
Last 10 meetings
4
Preston · Wins
4
Draws
2
Stoke City · Wins
Last meetings
View allStandings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 8 | +7 | 17 |
| 2 |  West Ham | 8 | +11 | 15 |
| 6 |  QPR | 8 | +3 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City | 8 | +1 | 13 |
| 8 |  Bristol City | 8 | -1 | 13 |
| 22 |  Derby | 8 | -7 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | -7 | 4 |
| 24 |  Burnley | 8 | -8 | 4 |
Match info
- Competition
Championship- Date
- Friday, 20 March 2026
- Round
- 39
- Venue
- Deepdale, Preston
- Referee
- F. Hallam
Preston vs Stoke City: match report
Championship, 20 March 2026: Preston 3-1 Stoke City, a win for Preston. The match was part of round 39. It was 1-1 at half-time. Preston were trailing at one point but turned the match around.
The first goal came from S. Thomas in the 4th minute. Goals for Preston: A. Devine 15', 60', M. Osmajic 57'. Goals for Stoke City: S. Thomas 4'. Possession was 46% to 54% in favour of Stoke City, with shots on target 3 to 2. The venue was Deepdale, Preston. Before kick-off the form of Preston read no wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in 5 matches. Going into the match, Stoke City had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their previous 5 matches. Head-to-head before this match, last 9 meetings: 3 wins for Preston, 2 wins for Stoke City, 4 draws. Their previous meeting, on 26 December 2025, finished Stoke City 0-0 Preston.
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Preston vs Stoke City: questions and answers
What was the score in Preston vs Stoke City?
Preston won 3-1 against Stoke City.
Which stadium hosted Preston vs Stoke City?
The match was played at Deepdale in Preston.
What is the head-to-head record of Preston and Stoke City?
In their last 9 meetings before this match Preston had 3 wins, Stoke City 2 wins, with 4 draws.
Who were the goalscorers in Preston vs Stoke City?
Preston: A. Devine 15', 60', M. Osmajic 57'; Stoke City: S. Thomas 4'.
