Preston - West Bromwich

Johnny Kenny leads the line for Preston North End as they look to arrest a difficult run of form when hosting West Bromwich Albion on 24 October 2026. The hosts have struggled for consistency recently, suffering heavy defeats against Wrexham and Birmingham City in their last two outings. With key defensive figures Liam Lindsay and Harry Clarke sidelined, the expected XI featuring Andrija Vukcevic and Jordan Storey must find defensive stability to contain the visitors. Preston will be desperate to rediscover the competitive edge they showed in their early September win over Blackburn Rovers.

West Bromwich Albion arrive at Deepdale with momentum, having secured back-to-back victories against Blackburn Rovers and Wrexham. Driven by a midfield trio of Jayson Molumby, Isaac Price, and Ousmane Diakite, the visitors have shown resilience in tight contests. Despite missing Toby Collyer and Nolan Galves, their recent form suggests they are well-equipped to challenge at the top end of the table. The visitors have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, including a victory at this venue in April 2026, and will look to exploit Preston’s current defensive vulnerabilities to maintain their positive trajectory.