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
Key match information
Preston North End played Hull City in Championship (England). The match was played on 20 January 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Preston North End: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Hull City: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Preston North End scores 1.33 and concedes 0.96 goals per match. Hull City scores 1.62 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Preston North End 59%, Hull City 65%. Over 2.5: Preston North End 41%, Hull City 65%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Preston North End has higher xG: 1.29 vs 1.26. Preston North End: 11.2 shots per match, Hull City: 11.2.
Match halves
Preston North End: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.74. Hull City: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.77.
Goals by minute
Preston North End: 76-90+ (11 goals). Hull City: 0-15 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Hull City is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Preston North End · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.33 goals / match - Preston North End · 1.62 goals / match - Hull City
Preston North End is 56% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.96 goals / match - Preston North End · 1.5 goals / match - Hull City
Preston North End scores in 81% of matches (22 of 27 matches), while Hull City keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 matches).
Hull City scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Preston North End
Over / Under - Hull City
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 37% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hull City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Preston North End
Hull City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Preston North End 0 - 1 - 0 Hull City. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.