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Pick of the stats: Stoke City v Preston North End

BBC Sport highlights some of the key stats and facts for the Championship match between Stoke City and Preston North End.

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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:54 AM

Key Things to Know

Stoke City host Preston North End in Championship action on Saturday looking to regain automatic promotion spots.
Preston North End remain unbeaten across their last eight away league matches against Stoke City.
Mark Robins' Stoke side has won six of their last nine league matches.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Stoke City host bottom-of-the-table Preston North End in the Championship on Saturday as Mark Robins' side aims to temporarily climb back into the automatic promotion places. The Potters sit ninth following a goalless home draw against Bristol City, having previously earned 12 points across five matches.

Preston North End, managed by Graham Alexander, are winless in seven matches after a 1-1 home draw against West Bromwich Albion. However, North End are unbeaten in their past eight away league visits to Stoke (five wins, three draws) and have conceded only one goal across those encounters.

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Pick of the stats: Stoke City v Preston North End

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