Deepdale hosts a intriguing Championship clash on October 24, 2026, as Preston North End welcome West Bromwich Albion. Both sides are enduring challenging campaigns, sitting mid-table with Preston boasting a slightly better win record of 33% compared to West Brom's 28%. The Lilywhites’ recent form has been inconsistent, securing two wins but suffering three defeats in their last five outings. Meanwhile, West Brom arrive with marginally better momentum, having lost only once in their last five, complemented by two wins and two draws.
The Baggies have historically dominated this fixture, with Preston failing to win any of the last five encounters, and West Brom securing comfortable victories in four of those. Goals have been a concern for both, though Preston has netted 55 this season to West Brom's 48. However, Preston's leaky defence, having conceded 62 goals, could be exploited. With the bookmakers giving a draw and an away win an equal 45% probability, this match is finely poised. Watch for West Brom’s attacking intent against Preston’s vulnerable backline, while the home side will be desperate to break their long-standing hoodoo against the Baggies.
1. D. Iversen, 14. J. Storey, 6. L. Lindsay, 16. A. Hughes, 24. O. Offiah, 27. L. Leroy, 15. J. Thompson, 3. A. Vukcevic, 10. C. Lang, 7. A. Devine, 38. J. Kenny
1. M. O'Leary, 18. B. Pereira, 2. C. Mepham, 6. G. Campbell, 4. C. Styles, 15. T. Collyer, 21. I. Price, 8. J. Molumby, 20. R. Nzingoula, 11. J. Morgan, 9. B. Stewart
Match events
33' Card Yellow Card — Harry Whitwell (West Brom)
45' subst Substitution 1 — Alfie Devine (Preston) (assists: Andrew Moran)
60' subst Substitution 1 — Harry Whitwell (West Brom) (assists: J. Morgan)
60' subst Substitution 2 — Barney Stewart (West Brom) (assists: Aune Heggebo)
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