Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Preston vs Stoke City — live score & stats
Preston against Stoke City in the Championship (England) on 20th March 2026. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.
Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this Championship clash.
Match Timeline
S. Thomas⚽
A. Devine⚽Alfie Devine🟨Benjamin Whiteman🟨Million Manhoef🟨M. Smit🔄J. Tchamadeu🔄S. N'Zonzi🔄M. Osmajic⚽A. Devine⚽A. Vukcevic🔄M. Manhoef🔄A. Moran🔄M. Osmajic🔄P. Valentin🔄L. Dobbin🔄Match Statistics
Form & key stats
Per game
Preston at home vs Stoke City away
The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +31Stoke City
- Venue edge
- +38Preston
| PrestonHome | Rating | Stoke CityAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,442 | Overall | 1,474 |
| 1,486 | Match venue | 1,448 |
| 1,486 | At home | 1,500 |
| 1,453 | Away | 1,448 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,414 | Attack | 1,438 |
| 1,499 | Defence | 1,558 |
| 1,438 | Home attack | 1,466 |
| 1,417 | Away attack | 1,391 |
| 1,521 | Home defence | 1,553 |
| 1,511 | Away defence | 1,562 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,360 | Goal environment | 1,317 |
| 1,472 | Home goals | 1,423 |
| 1,388 | Away goals | 1,393 |
| 1,478 | Possession | 1,508 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,436 | Set-piece attack | 1,504 |
| 1,437 | Set-piece defence | 1,505 |
| 1,483 | Close games | 1,458 |
| 1,425 | Winning margin | 1,481 |
The venue row sets Preston at home against Stoke City on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.
Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.