EFL Championship · Matchday 27
- Sat, 23 Jan 2027 15:00:00 UTCDeepdaleMatchday 27
Win probability — Pulse estimate
Preston North End 39%Draw 34%Stoke City 27%
Pulse model at kickoff, scaled by each side's scoring rate in this competition's own table. An estimate, not a betting market.
Preston North EndTale of the tapeStoke City
3 ptsTable6 pts
-5Goal difference-1
WLLLLFormWWLLL
1Head-to-head wins0
39%Pre-match odds27%
Head to head — 2 previous meetings
Preston North End 1W1D0W Stoke City
Goals 3–1
- 2026-03-20Preston North End3–1Stoke City
- 2025-12-26Stoke City0–0Preston North End
Seasons searched: 2025-2026, 2026-2027.
Recent form — Last five, before this fixture
Preston North End
WLLLL- vsBlackburn Rovers2-1
- vsBristol City1-3
- @Charlton Athletic0-1
- vsWolverhampton Wanderers1-3
- @Bolton Wanderers1-2
Stoke City
WWLLL- vsCharlton Athletic4-0
- vsNorwich City1-0
- @Wolverhampton Wanderers1-4
- @Southampton1-3
- vsSwansea City1-2
This season — other meeting
Where they stand — In a 24-team table
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| Stoke City | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 6 |