EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 13Saturday, 31 October 2026 · 12:30 UK
Venue: bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (30,089)

Likely lineups

Top players by FPL points within each position, confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoff
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 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 City, last 5

  1. W12 Sept@Watford2-1
  2. D8 Sept@Cardiff City1-1
  3. W5 SeptvsCharlton Athletic4-0
  4. W1 SeptvsNorwich City1-0
  5. L29 Aug@Wolverhampton Wanderers1-4

Preston North End, last 5

  1. L12 SeptvsLincoln City0-1
  2. L8 Sept@Watford1-2
  3. W5 SeptvsBlackburn Rovers2-1
  4. L1 SeptvsBristol City1-3
  5. L29 Aug@Charlton Athletic0-1

All-time head-to-head

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

Frequently asked

When does Stoke City play Preston North End?
Stoke City host Preston North End on 31 October 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What is the head-to-head record between Stoke City and Preston North End?
Across 28 meetings in our archive, Stoke City have won 6, Preston North End have won 12, with 10 draws.
Where is Stoke City v Preston North End played?
bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire - Stoke City's home ground.