Preston North End FC vs Swansea City AFC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Preston North End FC vs Swansea City AFC — Championship at Deepdale.
- Preston North End FC 15 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Swansea City AFC 15 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | Swansea City AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Aug | Reading FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Hull City AFC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 08 May | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | Preston North End FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Stoke City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Aug | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 May | Watford FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Preston North End FC | Swansea City AFC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #6 |
| 8 | Points | 26 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 2 / 2 / 11 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 5 |
| 13 | Scored | 22 |
| 30 | Conceded | 18 |
| -17 | GD | +4 |
| 0.53 | PPG | 1.73 |
| 13% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Preston North End FC this season
Preston North End FC this season
40%
Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season
Swansea City AFC this season
Preston North End FC are 24th (8 pts). Swansea City AFC are 6th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Preston North End FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/6
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/4
76+
4/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Swansea City AFC
0-15
4/5
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/5
46-60
6/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Preston North End FC
| Callum Lang | 4 G |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 G |
| Jusef Erabi | 1 G |
Swansea City AFC
| Adam Idah | 4 G | 1 A |
| Joseph Opoku | 3 G | 2 A |
| Moussa Kounfolo Yeo | 3 G | |
| Ji-sung Eom | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Deepdale will turn into a battlefield for Preston North End FC and Swansea City AFC.
- 5' Swansea City AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 11' The whistle greets Joel Latibeaudiere as he departs to be replaced by Brandon Cooper.
- 16' A quiet spell here at Deepdale. Preston North End FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 19' Against the run of play, Joel Piroe has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 21' Against the run of play, Sepp van den Berg has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 26' 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.
- 31' Preston North End FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Swansea City AFC's shape.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel Johnson made 393 appearances and scored 38 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' Emil Riis Jakobsen makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Preston North End FC are in front.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Emil Riis Jakobsen gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Steven Benda.
- 52' Magnificent from Ben Whiteman! That is 33 goals in 249 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' England international Jake Bidwell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 59' Ryan Ledson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
- 61' A moment of madness from Daniel Johnson on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Preston North End FC will be frustrated.
- 61' Kyle Naughton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jay Fulton on 61 minute.
- 66' Brandon Cooper, a Wales , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ben Whiteman on 71.
- 76' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 80' Time for substitution for Preston North End FC. Emil Riis Jakobsen is replaced by Scott Sinclair.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Scott Sinclair. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Swansea City AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- It finishes all square. Preston North End FC and Swansea City AFC share the spoils 3-1.
Lineups
Preston North End FC Lineups
Swansea City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
6
Jay Fulton ↓ Kyle Naughton 61'
- 8
- 1
- 20
- 24
-
2
Ryan Bennett ↓ Jamal Lowe 61'
- 3
- 17
- 22
- 27
Bench
-
10
Jamal Lowe ↑ 61'
- 18
-
26
Kyle Naughton ↑ 61'
- 21
-
16
Brandon Cooper ↑ 11'
- 11
- 37
Coach
Russell Martin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joel Piroe | 3 |
| Daniel Johnson | 2 |
| Jamie Paterson | 2 |
| Borja Baston | 2 |
| Matt Grimes | 2 |
| Jay Fulton | 1 |
| Sepp van den Berg | 1 |
| Harrison Ashby | 1 |
Head to Head
Preston North End FC Form
2021-08-28
Preston North End FC
3–1
Swansea City AFC
W
2021-08-21
Preston North End FC
1–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2021-08-17
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–0
Preston North End FC
L
2021-08-14
Reading FC
2–1
Preston North End FC
L
2021-08-07
Preston North End FC
1–4
Hull City AFC
L
2021-05-08
Nottingham Forest FC
1–2
Preston North End FC
W
Swansea City AFC Form
2021-08-28
Preston North End FC
3–1
Swansea City AFC
L
2021-08-20
Bristol City FC
0–1
Swansea City AFC
W
2021-08-17
Swansea City AFC
1–3
Stoke City FC
L
2021-08-14
Swansea City AFC
0–0
Sheffield United FC
D
2021-08-07
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Swansea City AFC
L
2021-05-08
Watford FC
2–0
Swansea City AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Preston North End FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Swansea City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Preston North End FC or Swansea City AFC 74% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Preston North End FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Preston North End FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Swansea City AFC
62%
Preston North End FC or Swansea City AFC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Preston North End FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Preston North End FC
| Handicap | Preston North End FC covers | Push | Swansea City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.