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Preston lineup @ Stoke City

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Preston's expected lineup at Stoke City, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 14 matches): Iversen (13); Storey (11), Offiah (8), Hughes (8); Thompson (12), Leroy (11), Vukčević (9); Devine (13), Lang (11), Burgzorg (7). Out: Clarke. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the West Brom match on 24 Oct.

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  • MANAGERG. Alexander appointed manager10 Oct
  • TRANSFERWilson returns from loan3 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERGibbs joins on loan from Norwich31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERKenny signs from Celtic30 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERWiley joins on loan from Chelsea27 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERMills signs from Oxford United26 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERNelson goes out on loan to Linfield26 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFEROsmajić leaves for Genoa23 Aug · Transfer

Preston predicted lineup vs Stoke City

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Preston are without Clarke away at Stoke City in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 5-3-2, across 14 official matches is: Iversen in goal, a back four of Storey, Offiah, Hughes and Clarke, and Devine, Lang and Burgzorg further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. GKIversen
  2. DEFStorey
  3. DEFOffiah
  4. DEFHughes
  5. DEFClarkeOut
  6. MIDThompson
  7. MIDLeroy
  8. MIDVukčević
  9. FWDDevine
  10. FWDLang
  11. FWDBurgzorg

Team news

  • Unavailable: Clarke (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 5-3-2 in 7 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 14 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Preston, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

24thCHA5 pts

Preston are 24th in the CHA on 5 points from 12 games. They have W0 D2 L3 in their last five.

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Head Coach
G. Alexander
Since Oct 2026
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Formation tendency
5-3-2most-used · 7 of last 30
5-3-2
23%
4-4-2
20%
4-2-3-1
17%
3-4-2-1
13%

4-2-3-1 at home · 5-3-2 away

Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.

Most Common Preston Starting XI

Based on 14 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Preston transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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  • GGibbsfrom NorwichLoanAUG '26
  • KKennyfrom CelticTransferAUG '26
  • WWileyfrom ChelseaLoanAUG '26
  • MMillsfrom Oxford UnitedTransferAUG '26
  • CClarkefrom IpswichTransferAUG '26
  • LLeroyfrom FC Basel 1893TransferAUG '26
  • BBurgzorgfrom MiddlesbroughLoanAUG '26
OUT · 5
WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 63 DAYS
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Preston

What is Preston's expected lineup?
Preston are without Clarke away at Stoke City in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 5-3-2, across 14 official matches is: Iversen in goal, a back four of Storey, Offiah, Hughes and Clarke, and Devine, Lang and Burgzorg further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (5-3-2): Iversen, Storey, Offiah, Hughes, Clarke (out), Thompson, Leroy, Vukčević, Devine, Lang, Burgzorg.
Who started Preston's last match?
Preston's starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): D. Iversen, O. Offiah, J. Storey, A. Hughes, A. Vukčević, B. Potts, L. Leroy, S. Mills, A. Devine, D. Burgzorg, J. Kenny.
What was Preston's last result?
Preston drew with West Brom 1–1 on 24 Oct 2026.
When did Preston last win?
Preston last won on 5 Sept 2026, beating Blackburn 2–1.
Who has made the most starts for Preston this season?
D. Iversen leads with 13 starts for Preston across all competitions this season.
What formation does Preston use most often?
Preston have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 13 matches this season.
Which Preston goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Daniel Iversen has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Preston this season, starting 13 matches.
Which Preston defender has started the most this season?
Jordan Storey has made the most starts as defender for Preston this season, starting 11 matches.
Which Preston midfielder has started the most this season?
Jordan Thompson has made the most starts as midfielder for Preston this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Preston forward has started the most this season?
Alfie Devine has made the most starts as forward for Preston this season, starting 13 matches.
Squad · 32 players

Goalkeepers

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Iversen
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Nicholls
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Preston past seasons

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2024-25Championship20th50
2023-24Championship10th63
2022-23Championship12th63
2021-22Championship13th64
2020-21Championship13th61
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