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2
Preston North End
Stoke City
Attacks
110
101
Dangerous Attacks
52
36
Ball Possession
46
54
On Target
3
2
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End 3-1
84′
M. Smith
L. Dobbin
84′
O.Offiah
P. Valentin
77′
Daniel·Jebbison
M. Osmajić
77′
B. Potts
A. Moran
65′
D.Mubama
M.Manhoef
63′
T.Small
A.Vukčević
60′
3-1
A.Devine
Assist: M. Osmajić
57′
2-1
M. Osmajić
Assist: L. Dobbin
48′
Jun-ho Bae
S. N'Zonzi
45′
J.Rak-Sakyi
j.tchamadeu
45′
S. Gallagher
M.Smit
Halftime 1-1
39′
M.Manhoef
34′
B. Whiteman
26′
A.Devine
15′
1-1
A.Devine
Assist: A. Moran
4′
0-1
S.Thomas
Assist: j.tchamadeu
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Match Info
Preston North End secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Stoke City at Deepdale in an English Football League Championship fixture on March 21, 2026. The win provided a major boost to Preston's playoff aspirations as they overcame a determined Stoke side. The home team started brightly, taking an early lead through a well-worked team move. Stoke City responded before halftime, equalizing from a set-piece to level the score. The second half belonged entirely to Preston North End, who regained the lead with a powerful strike from outside the box before adding a third goal in the final minutes to put the result beyond doubt. The match was a physical encounter with several key tackles, but the standout performance came from Preston's midfield, which dominated possession and created numerous chances. The three points lifted Preston in the Championship table, while Stoke City's inconsistent form continued. The Preston manager hailed his team's second-half character, and the Stoke boss acknowledged his side was second best after the break.

