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As Preston North End prepares to host Southampton FC at Deepdale on May 2, 2026, both sides bring contrasting recent forms into this English League Championship clash. Preston has managed to secure only 2 victories in their last 5 outings, which could raise concerns about their consistency. In contrast, Southampton enters the match with a more favorable record, winning 3 of their last 5 games, highlighting their potential to capitalize on weaknesses in the opposition.
Tactically, Southampton has demonstrated a robust offensive approach, which has been pivotal to their recent successes, while Preston will need to bolster their defensive organization to contend with the visitors’ attacking prowess. Bookmakers have priced the home side at 4.6 for a win, signaling a struggle for form, while Southampton is favored at 1.74, reflecting their recent momentum.
Probabilities from predictive models suggest a 20.5% chance for a Preston win, a 24.5% chance of a draw, and a significant 55.1% likelihood of an away victory for Southampton. While Preston will aim to leverage home advantage, Southampton’s form could prove decisive. In this tightly contested fixture, both teams will be eager to secure crucial points, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter.
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| Preston 20.7% |
Draw 24.7% |
S`hampton 54.6% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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4.6 | 3.85 | 1.74 |
Latest Results
| 25.04.26 Sheffield United – Preston North End – 2:3 22.04.26 Birmingham City – Preston North End – 2:1 18.04.26 Preston North End – West Bromwich Albion – 0:2 11.04.26 Charlton Athletic – Preston North End – 1:2 06.04.26 Preston North End – Queens Park Rangers – 1:1 |
25.04.26 Manchester City – Southampton FC – 2:1 21.04.26 Southampton FC – Bristol City – 2:2 18.04.26 Swansea City – Southampton FC – 1:2 14.04.26 Southampton FC – Blackburn Rovers – 3:0 11.04.26 Southampton FC – Derby County – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.11.25 Southampton FC – Preston North End – 0:2 16.04.24 Southampton FC – Preston North End – 3:0 25.10.23 Preston North End – Southampton FC – 2:2 20.07.19 Preston North End – Southampton FC – 1:3 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coventry ✔ | 45 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 93:45 | 48 | 92 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 44 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 75:45 | 30 | 80 |
| 3 | Millwall | 45 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 62:49 | 13 | 80 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 45 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 70:45 | 25 | 79 |
| 5 | Southampton ✔ | 44 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 77:53 | 24 | 76 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 45 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 67:63 | 4 | 70 |
| 7 | Hull | 45 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 68:65 | 3 | 70 |
| 8 | Derby | 45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 66:57 | 9 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich | 45 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 62:54 | 8 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 45 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 56:55 | 1 | 63 |
| 11 | Swansea | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 54:58 | -4 | 61 |
| 12 | Preston | 45 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 54:59 | -5 | 60 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 57:59 | -2 | 59 |
| 14 | QPR | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 61:70 | -9 | 58 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 45 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 64:65 | -1 | 57 |
| 16 | Watford | 45 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 53:61 | -8 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke | 45 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 51:54 | -3 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 45 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 48:63 | -15 | 54 |
| 19 | Charlton | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 43:55 | -12 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 45 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 42:55 | -13 | 52 |
| 21 | West Brom | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 47:56 | -9 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd ✔ | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 45:57 | -12 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester ✔ | 45 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 57:68 | -11 | 43 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 45 | 1 | 12 | 32 | 27:88 | -61 | -3 |
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