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Championship · 2026/27 · MW 13Saturday, 31 October 2026 · 13:30 UK
Venue: Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent (27,740)

Likely lineups

Top players by FPL points within each position — confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoff
StokeLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
Preston NELikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.

Stoke — last 5

  1. L13 OctvsMiddlesbrough2–3
  2. W10 Oct@Bolton Wanderers2–1
  3. W19 SeptvsSheffield Utd2–1
  4. W12 Sept@Watford2–1
  5. D8 Sept@Cardiff City1–1

Preston NE — last 5

  1. L13 Oct@Birmingham0–4
  2. L10 OctvsMillwall0–1
  3. D19 Sept@QPR2–2
  4. L12 SeptvsLincoln City0–1
  5. L8 Sept@Watford1–2

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
38
Meetings
9
Stoke wins
13
Draws
16
Preston NE wins

Frequently asked

When does Stoke play Preston NE?
Stoke host Preston NE on 31 October 2026 in the Championship 2026/27.
What is the head-to-head record between Stoke and Preston NE?
Across 38 meetings in our archive, Stoke have won 9, Preston NE have won 16, with 13 draws.
Where is Stoke v Preston NE played?
Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent — Stoke's home ground.