Stoke City FC vs Preston North End FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Preston North End FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
- Preston North End FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Adam Crysell
- Referee Philip Dermott
- Referee Andy Woolmer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Preston North End FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Leeds United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Brentford FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Jan | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Stoke City FC | Preston North End FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #14 |
| 55 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 10 / 21 | W / D / L | 15 / 15 / 16 |
| 51 | Scored | 55 |
| 56 | Conceded | 62 |
| -5 | GD | -7 |
| 1.20 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 33% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Stoke City FC are 17th (55 pts). Preston North End FC are 14th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Stoke City FC welcome Preston North End FC for this crunch clash at Bet365 Stadium.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Stoke City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' 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.
- 20' What a strike from Alan Browne! The score is 0-1.
- 25' Preston North End FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Benik Afobe, as he is very good at scoring at Bet365 Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 31' Sam Clucas is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
- 36' The travelling Preston North End FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
- 43' Stoke City FC make a change. Josh Tymon trudges off to be replaced by Lasse Sorensen on 43 minutes.
- 48' Preston North End FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 53' Preston North End FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' Jayden Stockley makes way for Tom Barkhuizen at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Preston North End FC.
- 61' Stoke City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James McClean is hanging Tyrese Campbell on the field on 61 minute.
- 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stoke City FC and Preston North End FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stoke City FC and Preston North End FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 74' Another change for Preston North End FC made on 74 minute. Paul Gallagher leaves to be changed by Daniel Johnson.
- 79' The crowd applauds Benik Afobe as he leaves the pitch. Peter Crouch steps in for Stoke City FC.
- 80' What a moment for Brad Potts! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
- 81' Another substitution for Preston North End FC to replace Sean Maguire by Lukas Nmecha on 81 minute.
- 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for James McClean.
- 86' Ben Pearson is having his name booked by the referee on 86.
- Preston North End FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
-
9
Benik Afobe ↓ Peter Crouch 79'
- 5
- 17
- 15
- 2
- 4
-
26
Tyrese Campbell ↓ James McClean 61'
- 22
-
12
Josh Tymon ↓ Lasse Sorensen 43'
Bench
- 30
-
33
Lasse Sorensen ↑ 43'
-
25
Peter Crouch ↑ 79'
-
11
James McClean ↑ 61'
- 7
- 32
- 27
Coach
Nathan Jones
Preston North End FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 16
- 14
-
24
Sean Maguire ↓ Lukas Nmecha 81'
- 2
- 8
- 4
- 1
- 12
- 6
- 20
Bench
- 18
-
45
Lukas Nmecha ↑ 81'
-
11
Daniel Johnson ↑ 74'
-
29
Tom Barkhuizen ↑ 58'
- 3
- 9
- 25
Coach
Alex Neil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brad Potts | 3 |
| Alan Browne | 2 |
| Will Keane | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Ben Wilmot | 1 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 1 |
| Daniel Johnson | 1 |
| William Smallbone | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Preston North End FC Form
2019-01-26
Stoke City FC
0–2
Preston North End FC
W
2019-01-19
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–4
Preston North End FC
W
2019-01-12
Preston North End FC
1–1
Swansea City AFC
D
2019-01-06
Preston North End FC
1–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2019-01-01
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Preston North End FC
L
2018-12-29
Preston North End FC
1–1
Aston Villa FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.16
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Preston North End FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Preston North End FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Preston North End FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
Stoke City FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Preston North End FC
72%
Stoke City FC or Preston North End FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Preston North End FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Preston North End FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.