Thursday , 2 July 2026

Stoke City FC vs Preston North End FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Stoke City FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Preston North End FC
Tue 26 Nov 2024 · 19:45 UTC Bet365 Stadium 19,805 HT 45' · FT 45'
Wouter Burger 49' Y
R 90' Freddie Woodman
Y 90' Emil Riis Jakobsen

Overview

Match Preview

Stoke City FC vs Preston North End FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Matt Donohue
  • Assistant 1 Rob Hyde (England)
  • Assistant 2 Richard Woodward

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

3
6
7
Stoke City FC 16 games · Avg 2.0 goals Preston North End FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-26 Stoke City FC 0–0 Preston North End FC 2024-03-09 Preston North End FC 1–2 Stoke City FC 2023-09-02 Stoke City FC 0–2 Preston North End FC 2023-01-02 Stoke City FC 0–1 Preston North End FC 2022-10-15 Preston North End FC 0–2 Stoke City FC

Recent Form

Stoke City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Nov Preston North End FC H 0–0 D
23 Nov Queens Park Rangers FC A 1–1 D
09 Nov Millwall FC H 1–1 D
06 Nov Blackburn Rovers FC A 2–0 W
02 Nov Derby County FC H 2–1 W
26 Oct Sheffield United FC A 0–2 L
Preston North End FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Nov Stoke City FC A 0–0 D
23 Nov Derby County FC H 1–1 D
09 Nov Portsmouth FC A 1–3 L
06 Nov Sunderland AFC H 0–0 D
02 Nov Bristol City FC H 1–3 L
26 Oct Plymouth Argyle FC A 3–3 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)
31% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Stoke City FC are 17th (55 pts). Preston North End FC are 14th (60 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Stoke City FC launch into their encounter with Preston North End FC.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tatsuki Seko suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' Stoke City FC currently sit 12 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stoke City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' Stoke City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 35' Preston North End FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 40' It’s high time Paul Heckingbottom made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 49' The referee has no hesitation. Wouter Burger is booked for Stoke City FC — card on 49.
  • 54' The crowd applauds Junior Tchamadeu as he leaves the pitch. Ben Wilmot steps in for Stoke City FC.
  • 59' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Emil Riis Jakobsen made 378 appearances and scored 43 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 60' Emil Riis Jakobsen gets the nod from Preston North End FC. He replaces Milutin Osmajic and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Preston North End FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Preston North End FC team. Duane Holmes is replaced by Will Keane on 67 minute.
  • 68' The Stoke City FC manager makes a substitution. Enda Stevens departs to be replaced by Eric Bocat.
  • 73' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 73 minutes.
  • 78' Ben Whiteman is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Stoke City FC so far.
  • 83' Enda Stevens has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 86' It is a substitution in Stoke City FC team. Million Manhoef is replaced by Andre Vidigal on 86 minute.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Freddie Woodman.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Preston North End FC. Kaine Kesler is replaced by David Cornell.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Stoke City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chicho Pelach

Preston North End FC Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Heckingbottom

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Brad Potts 3
Will Keane 2
Nick Powell 2
Alan Browne 2
Joshua Harrop 1
Ched Evans 1
Graham Burke 1
Billy Bodin 1

Head to Head

2024-11-26 Stoke City FC 0–0 Preston North End FC 2024-03-09 Preston North End FC 1–2 Stoke City FC 2023-09-02 Stoke City FC 0–2 Preston North End FC 2023-01-02 Stoke City FC 0–1 Preston North End FC 2022-10-15 Preston North End FC 0–2 Stoke City FC

Stoke City FC Form

2024-11-26 Stoke City FC 0–0 Preston North End FC D 2024-11-23 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D 2024-11-09 Stoke City FC 1–1 Millwall FC D 2024-11-06 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–2 Stoke City FC W 2024-11-02 Stoke City FC 2–1 Derby County FC W 2024-10-26 Sheffield United FC 2–0 Stoke City FC L

Preston North End FC Form

2024-11-26 Stoke City FC 0–0 Preston North End FC D 2024-11-23 Preston North End FC 1–1 Derby County FC D 2024-11-09 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Preston North End FC L 2024-11-06 Preston North End FC 0–0 Sunderland AFC D 2024-11-02 Preston North End FC 1–3 Bristol City FC L 2024-10-26 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–3 Preston North End FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21 Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Preston North End FC xG
I would bet for: Stoke City FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Stoke City FC43% Draw30% Preston North End FC27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Stoke City FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Preston North End FC
57%
Stoke City FC or Preston North End FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Stoke City FC28% Draw53% Preston North End FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.3%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC

Handicap Stoke City FC covers Push Preston North End FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 22% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.