Preston North End host Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Championship fixture at Deepdale on Saturday, August 22, with kick-off scheduled for 10:00 AM. The match, reported by Goal.com, sees a Wolves side returning to the second tier after eight consecutive Premier League seasons visit a Preston team currently 20th in the table with zero points from two games.
Paul Heckingbottom's Preston have had a difficult start to the 2026-27 campaign. They lost their league opener 2-1 to Bolton Wanderers on August 15 and followed that with a penalty shootout win over Huddersfield Town in the Carabao Cup after a我们这个1-1 draw. Their recent form shows only one win in their last five matches across all competitions, conceding eight goals in that span. Pre-season defeats to Stockport County and Bradford City also contributed to a run of four games without a win in competitive and friendly matches combined.
How have Wolves adapted to the Championship?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are adjusting to life back in the Championship under manager Cesar Peixoto. Their last outing was a 2-2 draw with Blackburn Rovers on August 14. Before that, they secured a 3-0 Carabao Cup victory over Port Vale. The squad has been bolstered by the loan signing of 22-year-old Wales international Jordan James from Rennes, a deal that includes an option to buy. James scored 11 goals for Leicester City last season and won their Player of the Season award. Wolves have won three of their previous four outings, scoring eight and conceding four across their last five matches.
What is the recent head-to-head history?
The most recent meeting between these sides was in the Carabao Cup on August 23, 2022, a match Wolves won 2-1 at Molineux. Their last league encounter at Deepdale was a 1-1 draw in February 2018 during the 2017-18 Championship season. Looking at the last five recorded clashes, Wolves have won three, with one draw and one other level result, with 11 goals shared across those fixtures.
Where do Preston stand in the early season?
Preston's start has left them in a concerning position. They are currently 20th in the Championship with zero points from two games, having lost both. Their recent form is listed as two losses (LL). The team has scored two goals but conceded five, giving them a minus three goal difference. They already sit six points behind early leaders Millwall. J. Thompson is their top scorer so far this season with one goal in two appearances. You can track their progress on our standings page.
What comes next for Preston North End?
Attention will quickly turn to Preston's next fixture, an away trip to face third-placed Charlton on August 29. Improving their defensive record will be a priority for Heckingbottom after conceding multiple goals in recent games. The match against Wolves represents a significant challenge against a recently relegated side, and a positive result could provide a vital spark. Fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures list.
