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  • 03 May 2025, Bristol City vs Preston North End, 2-2, Draw
  • 26 April 2025, Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle, 1-2, Lose
  • 21 April 2025, Hull City vs Preston North End, 2-1, Lose
  • 18 April 2025, Preston North End vs Queens Park Rangers, 1-2, Lose
  • 12 April 2025, Leeds United vs Preston North End, 2-1, Lose
Preston North End
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  • 03 May 2025, Derby County vs Stoke City, 0-0, Draw
  • 25 April 2025, Stoke City vs Sheffield United, 0-2, Lose
  • 21 April 2025, Leeds United vs Stoke City, 6-0, Lose
  • 18 April 2025, Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday, 2-0, Win
  • 12 April 2025, Cardiff City vs Stoke City, 0-1, Win
Stoke City
Away
Championship
Championship, England

In the Championship clash between Preston North End and Stoke City, both teams concluded the game with a 1-1 draw, but the way they arrived at this stalemate highlights the tactical nuances of the match. Preston made an early impact with a quick goal in the 10th minute, indicating a well-prepared opening strategy. This early momentum, however, was not sustained as Stoke City settled into the game and eventually equalized in the second half.

When examining the teamwork and overall match performance, Stoke City's efforts to control the game were illustrated by their dominant set-piece statistics, garnering 9 corner kicks compared to Preston's solitary one. This suggests Stoke was more successful at pressuring the Preston defense, although they failed to convert these opportunities into additional goals. Preston's defense remained compact and disciplined, reflected in their zero offsides, likely indicating controlled movement in attacking positions.

Discipline played a pivotal role throughout the match, as both teams accrued several yellow cards with Preston receiving four to Stoke's three. Preston's inability to maintain discipline may have disrupted their flow and allowed Stoke to wrest control, particularly in the second half. Despite this, neither side saw a reduction in numbers which suggests effective management of this aggression to avoid crossing into critical detriment.

Ultimately, the result was shaped significantly by the steadfastness of Preston’s defensive organization and Stoke's persistent pressure in the final third, albeit not without missing the clinical touch. Joe Allen’s strike to level the match for Stoke City showcases their perseverance and ability to capitalize when opportunities arise, underpinning their resilience in what was ultimately an evenly contested battle.

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Form Guide

Draw2-2Bristol City vs Preston North End
Lose1-2Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle
Lose2-1Hull City vs Preston North End
Lose1-2Preston North End vs Queens Park Rangers
Lose2-1Leeds United vs Preston North End
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
6:10
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • Preston North End has lost four matches in a row with a goal difference of 6:10, scoring 1.2 goals average
Draw0-0Derby County vs Stoke City
Lose0-2Stoke City vs Sheffield United
Lose6-0Leeds United vs Stoke City
Win2-0Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday
Win0-1Cardiff City vs Stoke City
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
3:8
GOALS / MATCH
0.6
  • Stoke City has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:8, scoring 0.6 goals average

Preston North End H2H Stoke City

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Away gamePreston North End00Stoke CityHome gameChampionship
Home gamePreston North End12Stoke CityAway gameChampionship
Away gamePreston North End20Stoke CityHome gameChampionship
Away gamePreston North End10Stoke CityHome gameChampionship
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
5:3
GOALS / MATCH
1.00
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Preston North End overtook Stoke City twice
  • Preston North End won twice, lost once and had two draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 5:3; average goals per match – 1.00
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