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Next: Lincoln · Sat 12 Sept

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  • TRANSFERKenny signs from Celtic31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERGibbs joins on loan from Norwich31 Aug · Loan
  • 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
  • TRANSFERLeroy signs13 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERClarke signs from Ipswich13 Aug · Transfer

Preston predicted lineup vs LincolnMOST USED XI

Preston's expected lineup at home to Lincoln in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 5-3-2, across 8 official matches: Iversen in goal, a back five of Gibson, Clarke, Storey, Lindsay and Vukčević, and Lang and Burgzorg further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 5-3-2 in 6 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 8 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.

P. Heckingbottom, Preston manager
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P. Heckingbottom
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Formation tendency
5-3-2most-used · 6 of last 30
5-3-2
20%
4-4-2
17%
4-2-3-1
13%
3-5-2
13%

3-1-4-2 at home · 5-3-2 away

Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.

Most Common Preston Starting XI

Based on 8 official matches this season

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

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Preston transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

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  • KKennyfrom CelticTransferAUG '26
  • GGibbsfrom NorwichLoanAUG '26
  • WWileyfrom ChelseaLoanAUG '26
  • MMillsfrom Oxford UnitedTransferAUG '26
  • LLeroyTransferAUG '26
  • CClarkefrom IpswichTransferAUG '26
  • BBurgzorgfrom MiddlesbroughLoanAUG '26
OUT · 5
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Preston

What is Preston's expected lineup?
Preston's expected lineup at home to Lincoln in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 5-3-2, across 8 official matches: Iversen in goal, a back five of Gibson, Clarke, Storey, Lindsay and Vukčević, and Lang and Burgzorg further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (5-3-2): Iversen, Gibson, Clarke, Storey, Lindsay, Vukčević, Devine, Thompson, Leroy, Lang, Burgzorg.
Who started Preston's last match?
Preston's starting XI on 8 Sept 2026 in the Championship (5-3-2): D. Iversen, H. Clarke, J. Storey, O. Offiah, L. Gibson, A. Vukčević, L. Leroy, A. Devine, J. Thompson, C. Lang, J. Kenny.
What was Preston's last result?
Preston lost to Watford 1–2 on 8 Sept 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 7 starts for Preston across all competitions this season.
What formation does Preston use most often?
Preston have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their 7 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 7 matches.
Which Preston defender has started the most this season?
Lewis Gibson has made the most starts as defender for Preston this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Preston midfielder has started the most this season?
Jordan Thompson has made the most starts as midfielder for Preston this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Preston forward has started the most this season?
Callum Lang has made the most starts as forward for Preston this season, starting 6 matches.
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