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Preston predicted lineup vs Bristol City1 UNAVAILABLE
Preston are without McCann at home to Bristol City in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 5 official matches is: Iversen in goal, a back four of Storey, Lindsay, Hughes and Valentín, and Lang leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: McCann (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-4-2 in 5 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 53% of matches.
- Based on starts across 5 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.
3-1-4-2 at home · 3-5-2 away
Sets up with a back three in 53% of matches.
Most Common Preston Starting XI
Based on 5 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDOsmajić1/1 penalties scored
Preston fixtures
Preston vs Bristol City
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- What is Preston's expected lineup?
- Preston are without McCann at home to Bristol City in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 5 official matches is: Iversen in goal, a back four of Storey, Lindsay, Hughes and Valentín, and Lang leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-4-2): Iversen, Storey, Lindsay, Hughes, Valentín, Devine, Burgzorg, Thompson, McCann (out), Leroy, Lang.
- Who started Preston's last match?
- Preston's starting XI on 29 Aug 2026 in the Championship (3-4-2-1): D. Iversen, L. Gibson, H. Clarke, L. Lindsay, O. Offiah, L. Leroy, J. Thompson, A. Vukčević, C. Lang, A. Devine, D. Burgzorg.
- What was Preston's last result?
- Preston lost to Charlton 0–1 on 29 Aug 2026.
- When did Preston last win?
- Preston last won on 25 Apr 2026, beating Sheffield Utd 3–2.
- Who takes penalties for Preston?
- M. Osmajić has taken the most penalties for Preston in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Preston this season?
- D. Iversen leads with 4 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 5 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 4 matches.
- Which Preston defender has started the most this season?
- Andrew Hughes has made the most starts as defender for Preston this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Preston midfielder has started the most this season?
- Jordan Thompson has made the most starts as midfielder for Preston this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Preston forward has started the most this season?
- Callum Lang has made the most starts as forward for Preston this season, starting 4 matches.
Preston vs Bristol City
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