Stoke City vs Preston NE Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On December 26, Stoke City are hosting Preston NE in the Championship of England. The match kicks off at 15:00 UTC.

9 months after their last match in Championship, the countdown begins for a clash that promises intensity as Stoke City and Preston NE prepare to meet again. In their last face-off, neither side could break the deadlock, ending in a 1-1 draw. Following their win against Swansea City in Championship last Saturday, Stoke City head into this clash with renewed confidence. Still, their backline has lacked consistency, with goals conceded across four consecutive matches. Before facing Preston NE, Stoke City will face Watford in Championship, and their performance in this fixture could leave a significant mark on their readiness to face Preston NE.

After their recent win against Oxford United, Preston NE approach this match with renewed confidence in the same manner, stretching their unbeaten streak to five matches. However, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last eight matches in a row. Before Stoke City, Preston NE will play Norwich City in Championship, a game that could impact their momentum heading into the match against Stoke City.

In this Championship showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Stoke City and Preston NE throughout the campaign. Sorba Thomas and Million Manhoef have been pivotal for Stoke City’s attack, guided by Mark Robins, combining to deliver important goals and assists. In Championship, Thomas has been Stoke City’s standout scorer with eight goals, and has also shown his creativity, leading the team with five assists this campaign. Supporting them are Divin Mubama, Lewis Baker and Bae Joon-Ho, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Stoke City’s attack.

Meanwhile, Preston NE’s offensive unit, under the tactical direction of Paul Heckingbottom, has leaned on Lewis Dobbin, their main scorer, and Daniel Jebbison, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Jebbison has already scored five goals in Championship this season, with Dobbin contributing five assists to top their creative tally in the league. Alfie Devine, Thierry Small and Milutin Osmajic have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Preston NE’s attack.

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AI Prediction

Our AI model provides a pre-game prediction for the Stoke City–Preston NE match, and as the game progresses, it refines those predictions continuously based on live developments. Ahead of kick-off, the algorithm projects that a draw and Preston NE’s victory are the forecast’s top scenarios at 36% each, while Stoke City’s victory is at 28%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Stoke City - Preston NE in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

In their last outing, Stoke City lined up with Viktor Johansson, Eric-Junior Bocat, Ben Wilmot, Ben Pearson, Junior Tchamadeu, Tatsuki Seko, Ashley Phillips, Sorba Thomas, Bae Joon-Ho, Million Manhoef and Robert Bozenik.

Preston NE's lineup in their latest match featured Daniel Iversen, Andrew Hughes, Pol Valentin, Jordan Storey, Thierry Small, Alfie Devine, Harrison Armstrong, Odeluga Offiah, Ben Whiteman, Daniel Jebbison and Lewis Dobbin.

Stats

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Head-to-head

Over six meetings since October 2022, the teams have each had their moments. Both Stoke City and Preston NE have two wins to their name, while two matches ended level. The most recent match between them was on April 5, 2025, in the Championship of England, ending in a 1-1 draw. Stoke City have managed five goals in these six matches, while Preston NE have scored five in total. So, overall, Stoke City and Preston NE have shared a nearly identical head-to-head record in their recent history.

In Championship, Stoke City have played 21 matches, winning ten, drawing three and losing eight, netting 28 goals (1.33 per match) and conceding twenty (0.95 per match). This season in Championship, Preston NE have recorded nine wins, eight draws, and four losses in 21 matches, scoring 29 goals, averaging 1.38 per match, while conceding 22, an average of 1.05 per match.

Recent Form

Stoke City's most recent outing ended in a win against Swansea City, while Preston NE’s previous game resulted in a win against Oxford United.. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Stoke City have claimed eight victories, suffered nine defeats, and drawn three times, while over their most recent twenty games, Preston NE have claimed eight victories, suffered five defeats, and drawn seven times.

Live Standings

As always, England Championship's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Stoke City are currently 7th in the table with 33 points from 21 matches, while Preston NE hold 3rd place with 35 points after 21 matches.

Video Highlights

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