Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (27)
By venue
Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Preston… | D | Stoke C… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
Preston North End and Stoke City have met 27 times on record. Preston North End lead with 12 wins, Stoke City have won 5 times and the two clubs have drawn 10 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 30 August 2003.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Preston North End vs Stoke City. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Preston North End and Stoke City.
Across their recorded meetings, Preston North End have found the net 34 times against Stoke City, while Stoke City have scored 21 times in reply — a combined 55 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 20 March 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2003. Follow every upcoming Preston North End versus Stoke City clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Preston North End vs Stoke City — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Preston North End and Stoke City played each other?
Preston North End and Stoke City have met 27 times on record, with the first meeting on 30 August 2003.
Who has won more, Preston North End or Stoke City?
Preston North End have the edge with 12 wins to Stoke City's 5, with 10 draws between them.
When do Preston North End and Stoke City play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Preston North End play Stoke City?
Their meetings produce 2.04 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 44% of them.
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