Preston North End vs Stoke City: match statistics
The match is shaping up to be very evenly balanced, which favors a draw. Preston North End is on a disastrous run – zero wins in their last five matches and a mere 0.2 points per game, indicating a deep crisis of form. Stoke City has been performing significantly better lately with 1.4 points per game and two victories in their last five fixtures. However, Stoke's high percentage of away matches without scoring (47% FTS) and the fact that Preston has a zero goal difference at home with a 37% win rate this season suggest both teams struggle to find the net. Considering Stoke's possession advantage (51% vs 47%) and the visitors' better form, but also Preston's weakness in home games and Stoke's away scoring issues, the most likely outcome is a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
Preston North End vs Stoke City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Preston North End played against Stoke City in Championship (England). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Preston North End has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Stoke City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Preston North End scores 1.11 goals per game and allows 1.26. Stoke City scores 1.18 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Preston North End's games and 42% of Stoke City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 45%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stoke City has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.24 per game. Preston North End takes 10.7 shots per game, while Stoke City takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Preston North End leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Stoke City leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Preston North End's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Stoke City, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% 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 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
The match is shaping up to be very evenly balanced, which favors a draw. Preston North End is on a disastrous run – zero wins in their last five matches and a mere 0.2 points per game, indicating a deep crisis of form. Stoke City has been performing significantly better lately with 1.4 points per game and two victories in their last five fixtures. However, Stoke's high percentage of away matches without scoring (47% FTS) and the fact that Preston has a zero goal difference at home with a 37% win rate this season suggest both teams struggle to find the net. Considering Stoke's possession advantage (51% vs 47%) and the visitors' better form, but also Preston's weakness in home games and Stoke's away scoring issues, the most likely outcome is a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
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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 | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.29 |
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.
Stoke City is 600% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Preston North End · 1.4 pts / game - Stoke 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.
Stoke City is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.11 goals / game - Preston North End · 1.18 goals / game - Stoke City
Stoke City is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.26 goals / game - Preston North End · 1.05 goals / game - Stoke City
Preston North End scores in 71% of games (27 of 38 meczów), while Stoke City keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 38 meczów).
Stoke City scores in 63% of games (24 of 38 meczów), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 38 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 - Stoke 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.
Stoke City is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.34 pts / game - Preston North End · 1.47 pts / game - Stoke City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Preston North End - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 32%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Stoke City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
* 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 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Stoke 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 | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.37 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 56% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 50% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 71% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 77% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
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 Stoke City. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Preston North End vs Stoke City?
The Championship match finished Preston North End 3:1 Stoke 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 Stoke City?
Preston North End score 1.11 goals per game on average and Stoke City 1.18. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Preston North End's matches and 42% of Stoke City's.
What form are Preston North End and Stoke City in?
Over the last 5 games Preston North End have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Stoke City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Preston North End vs Stoke City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Preston North End vs Stoke City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.