Kick-off: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 · 12:30 UTCStadium: Bet365 Stadium, Stoke
Stoke City have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded (1.20 expected goals for, 1.55 against). Stoke City still play Bristol City on 24 October before this match, so their figures here will update once that result is in.
Preston North End have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 8 of their last 10 matches, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded (0.87 expected goals for, 1.37 against). Preston North End still play West Bromwich Albion on 24 October before this match, so their figures here will update once that result is in.
Both teams scored in 70% of Stoke City's recent matches and 60% of Preston North End's; 70% and 70% went over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been playing open matches.
| Date | Opponent | Score | xG | xGA | SoT | SoTA | Corners | Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-17 | ADerby County | 1-0 | 0.92 | 1.01 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 46% |
| 10-13 | HMiddlesbrough | 2-3 | 0.68 | 3.67 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 34% |
| 10-10 | ABolton Wanderers | 2-1 | 1.25 | 1.11 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 32% |
| 09-19 | HSheffield United | 2-1 | 1.12 | 1.03 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 62% |
| 09-12 | AWatford | 2-1 | 1.28 | 0.84 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 60% |
| 09-08 | ACardiff City | 1-1 | 1.16 | 1.73 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 29% |
| 09-05 | HCharlton Athletic | 4-0 | 2.41 | 1.09 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 63% |
| 09-01 | HNorwich City | 1-0 | 1.11 | 1.35 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 28% |
| 08-29 | AWolverhampton Wanderers | 1-4 | 1.10 | 2.39 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 47% |
| 08-22 | ASouthampton | 1-3 | 0.95 | 1.32 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 42% |
| Average | 1.7-1.4 | 1.20 | 1.55 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 44% | |
| Date | Opponent | Score | xG | xGA | SoT | SoTA | Corners | Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-17 | AWrexham | 1-4 | 0.72 | 1.36 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 39% |
| 10-13 | ABirmingham City | 0-4 | 0.83 | 2.06 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 24% |
| 10-10 | HMillwall | 0-1 | 0.63 | 0.98 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 46% |
| 09-19 | AQueens Park Rangers | 2-2 | 1.16 | 0.82 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 40% |
| 09-12 | HLincoln City | 0-1 | 0.61 | 1.06 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 52% |
| 09-08 | AWatford | 1-2 | 1.52 | 1.64 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 39% |
| 09-05 | HBlackburn Rovers | 2-1 | 1.06 | 0.99 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 33% |
| 09-01 | HBristol City | 1-3 | 0.91 | 2.54 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 52% |
| 08-29 | ACharlton Athletic | 0-1 | 0.59 | 0.57 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 43% |
| 08-22 | HWolverhampton Wanderers | 1-3 | 0.70 | 1.69 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 46% |
| Average | 0.8-2.2 | 0.87 | 1.37 | 2.5 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 41% | |
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