Preston North End vs Hull City: match statistics
This match shapes up to be a balanced clash between two teams with similar table aspirations. Preston North End shows solid home form with a 43% win rate, yet their last five matches overall have yielded only 1.2 points per game. Hull City demonstrates better efficiency on the road with a 46% win rate and a higher average of goals scored (1.77 vs 1.36), but they also concede more (1.54 goals per game). A key factor is the form over the last five matches, where Hull holds the edge with 1.6 points per game compared to Preston's 1.2. Given Hull's high away efficacy, Preston's solid home defense (0.93 goals conceded on average), and the fact that Preston draws 36% of their home games, I predict a tight encounter with a slight edge for the visitors, though a draw is highly probable.
Preston North End vs Hull City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Preston North End played against Hull City in Championship (England). The game was played on January 20, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Preston North End has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Hull City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Preston North End scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.96. Hull City scores 1.62 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Preston North End's games and 65% of Hull City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 65%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Preston North End has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.26 per game. Preston North End takes 11.2 shots per game, while Hull City takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Preston North End leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Hull City leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Preston North End's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Hull City, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
This match shapes up to be a balanced clash between two teams with similar table aspirations. Preston North End shows solid home form with a 43% win rate, yet their last five matches overall have yielded only 1.2 points per game. Hull City demonstrates better efficiency on the road with a 46% win rate and a higher average of goals scored (1.77 vs 1.36), but they also concede more (1.54 goals per game). A key factor is the form over the last five matches, where Hull holds the edge with 1.6 points per game compared to Preston's 1.2. Given Hull's high away efficacy, Preston's solid home defense (0.93 goals conceded on average), and the fact that Preston draws 36% of their home games, I predict a tight encounter with a slight edge for the visitors, though a draw is highly probable.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Preston North End | Hull City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Hull City is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Preston North End · 2 pts / game - Hull City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Hull City is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Preston North End · 1.62 goals / game - Hull City
Preston North End is 56% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.96 goals / game - Preston North End · 1.5 goals / game - Hull City
Preston North End scores in 81% of games (22 of 27 meczów), while Hull City keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 meczów).
Hull City scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Preston North End
Over / Under - Hull City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Preston North End - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Hull City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Preston North End
Hull City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Preston North End | Liga | Hull City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.30 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.12 |
| Both teams scored | • 59% | 58% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 51% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 24% | • 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 72% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Preston North End's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Hull City. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Preston North End vs Hull City?
The Championship match finished Preston North End 0:3 Hull City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Preston North End vs Hull City?
Preston North End score 1.33 goals per game on average and Hull City 1.62. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Preston North End's matches and 65% of Hull City's.
What form are Preston North End and Hull City in?
Over the last 5 games Preston North End have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Hull City 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Preston North End vs Hull City?
The statistical background for Preston North End vs Hull City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.