EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2025/26Friday, 20 March 2026 · 20:00 UK
Venue: Deepdale, Preston (23,408)Referee: F Hallam

Likely lineups

Top players by FPL points within each position, confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoff
Preston North EndLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup, top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
Stoke CityLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup, top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.

Preston North End, last 5

  1. L14 Mar@Norwich City0-2
  2. L11 Mar@Coventry City0-3
  3. L6 MarvsOxford United1-3
  4. L28 FebvsMillwall0-2
  5. D24 Feb@Swansea City1-1

Stoke City, last 5

  1. W14 MarvsWatford3-1
  2. D10 MarvsIpswich Town3-3
  3. L7 Mar@Swansea City0-2
  4. L28 Feb@Coventry City1-2
  5. W25 FebvsOxford United2-1

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
28
Meetings
12
Preston North End wins
10
Draws
6
Stoke City wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Preston North End v Stoke City?
Preston North End 3-1 Stoke City, played 20 March 2026 in the English Championship 2025/26.
What was the half-time score?
Preston North End led 1-1 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Preston North End and Stoke City?
Across 28 meetings in our archive, Preston North End have won 12, Stoke City have won 6, with 10 draws.
Where is Preston North End v Stoke City played?
Deepdale, Preston - Preston North End's home ground.