Preston 1-2 Stoke City

Recent form

Preston

Preston North End have been in excellent form recently, currently sitting in 9th position in the Championship with 53 points from 35 games. In their last six matches, they have secured an impressive four wins and two draws, remaining unbeaten during this period. Preston have scored 12 goals in these six games, averaging 2 goals per game, while conceding only 5, resulting in a strong goal difference of 7. Notably, they have kept three clean sheets in this span. The team's matches have been entertaining, with 70% of the games featuring over 2.5 goals, and both teams scoring in 50% of the encounters. Their most recent game, a 0-0 draw against Hull City, was the only match in this run where they failed to find the back of the net.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six matches yielding a record of two wins and four losses. They are currently struggling in the Championship, sitting in 22nd place with 38 points from 36 games. The team has had a run of three consecutive defeats, which was briefly interrupted by a 1-0 home win against QPR. Stoke City's goalscoring has been a concern, averaging just 0.83 goals per game in their last six matches, while conceding an average of 1.17 goals per game. The majority of their recent matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 70% of the games featuring under 2.5 goals. However, their away loss to Blackburn stands out as a particularly high-scoring game, ending 3-1 in favor of the home side.

Recent home/away form

Preston

Preston's recent home form has been quite strong, with a run of three consecutive wins against Ipswich, Middlesbrough, and Bristol City. During this winning streak, they scored a total of 7 goals while conceding only 2, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive stability. However, their winning run was halted by a narrow 1-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. In their last two home games, Preston has drawn 2-2 against Blackburn and 0-0 against Hull City, demonstrating their ability to score goals but also highlighting some inconsistency in their performances. The 3-2 victory over Ipswich stands out as a particularly high-scoring game, with both teams finding the back of the net in an entertaining encounter.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent away form has been poor, with the team currently on a run of four consecutive defeats on the road. In their last six away matches, Stoke City has managed just one win and one draw, while suffering four losses. During this period, they have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring only five goals at a rate of 0.83 goals per game. Defensively, they have been vulnerable, conceding 10 goals in these six away games, an average of 1.67 goals per game. Notably, there have been two high-scoring matches in this sequence, with Stoke City losing 3-1 to both Blackburn and Sunderland.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Preston North End and Stoke City show the following summary:

- Total matches played: At least 11
- Preston North End wins: 11
- Stoke City wins: 4
- Draws: 7

Some additional details include:

- As of September 2023, Preston North End has won six of the most recent eleven encounters, while Stoke City has won two, and three matches resulted in a draw according to FootyStats.
- From the historical perspective, Preston North End scored an average of 2.1 goals per game in these matches, whereas Stoke City averaged 1.1 away goals per game and 1.5 home goals per game when playing against other teams (not specific to Preston North End).
- Since 1888, Preston North End has won 37 games, lost 51, and drawn 24 against various opponents, which includes Stoke City among others.

These statistics provide insights into the historical performance of both teams when they have faced each other in competitive matches.