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Preston boss admits ‘stating the obvious’ after Stoke City defeat

Only Daniel Iversen prevented Preston North End from a heavier beating at Stoke City…

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:05 AM

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Preston manager Alexander admitted his team has a glaring confidence issue following their loss to Stoke City.
Stoke City defeated Preston 2-0 with goals scored by Wilmot and Jack McGlynn.
The defeat leaves Preston bottom of the Championship with five points from their opening 13 matches.

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Preston North End manager Alexander acknowledged that his squad suffers from a severe confidence issue following a 2-0 defeat to Stoke City. Goals from Wilmot and Jack McGlynn secured the victory for Stoke, leaving Preston bottom of the Championship with only five points from their opening 13 matches.

Alexander, who took over from Paul Heckingbottom at the end of September, remains winless since his return to Deepdale. He emphasized the need to execute the basics and stated that Preston's survival will heavily depend on their home form.

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Preston boss admits ‘stating the obvious’ after Stoke City defeat

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