Preston North End FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Preston North End FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Deepdale Stadium.
- Preston North End FC 8 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Matthew Wilkes
- Referee Adrian Holmes
- Referee Andy Woolmer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Leeds United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Reading FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Oct | Barnsley FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Bristol City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Sep | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Preston North End FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Derby County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Preston North End FC this season
Preston North End FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Preston North End FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/3
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Preston North End FC
| Callum Lang | 3 G |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 G |
| Jusef Erabi | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Preston North End FC is hosting Leeds United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Preston North End FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leeds United FC backline.
- 20' Mateusz Klich is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Preston North End FC tonight.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Preston North End FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' Preston North End FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Preston North End FC and Leeds United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' Stuart Dallas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 18 goals in his last 361 appearances.
- 60' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 65' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' The travelling Leeds United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 72' Another change for Preston North End FC made on 72 minute. David Nugent leaves to be changed by Sean Maguire.
- 74' Tom Barkhuizen puts Preston North End FC on the lead.
- 77' The crowd applauds Patrick Bamford as he leaves the pitch. Eddie Nketiah steps in for Leeds United AFC.
- 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Preston North End FC and Leeds United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 86' The referee has no hesitation. Darnell Fisher is booked for Preston North End FC — Yellow card on 86.
- 87' GOAL! Eddie Nketiah scores on 87. Assisted by Jack Harrison
- 90' Preston North End FC make a change. Tom Barkhuizen trudges off to be replaced by Andre Green on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Preston North End FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
35
David Nugent ↓ Sean Maguire 72'
- 44
- 11
- 2
-
29
Tom Barkhuizen ↓ Andre Green 90'
- 8
- 4
- 1
- 6
- 21
- 15
Bench
-
19
Andre Green ↑ 90'
- 16
- 18
-
24
Sean Maguire ↑ 72'
- 12
- 25
- 20
Coach
Alex Neil
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
28
Gaetano Berardi ↓ Tyler Roberts 77'
- 2
- 10
- 23
- 15
- 22
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↓ Eddie Nketiah 77'
- 43
- 13
- 5
Bench
-
14
Eddie Nketiah ↑ 77'
- 3
- 47
-
11
Tyler Roberts ↑ 77'
- 36
- 40
- 30
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tyler Roberts | 2 |
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Alan Browne | 2 |
| Tyler Roberts | 2 |
| Joel Piroe | 1 |
| Brad Potts | 1 |
| Mateo Fernandez | 1 |
| Tom Barkhuizen | 1 |
Head to Head
Preston North End FC Form
2019-10-22
Preston North End FC
1–1
Leeds United FC
D
2019-10-19
Reading FC
1–0
Preston North End FC
L
2019-10-05
Preston North End FC
5–1
Barnsley FC
W
2019-10-01
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Preston North End FC
D
2019-09-28
Preston North End FC
3–3
Bristol City FC
D
2019-09-21
Birmingham City FC
0–1
Preston North End FC
W
Leeds United FC Form
2019-10-22
Preston North End FC
1–1
Leeds United FC
D
2019-10-19
Leeds United FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2019-10-05
Millwall FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
L
2019-10-01
Leeds United FC
1–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2019-09-28
Charlton Athletic FC
1–0
Leeds United FC
L
2019-09-21
Leeds United FC
1–1
Derby County FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37
Preston North End FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Preston North End FC or Leeds United FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Preston North End FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Leeds United FC
61%
Preston North End FC or Leeds United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Preston North End FC
| Handicap | Preston North End FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

