Preston North End suffered a 1-3 loss to Southampton on May 2, 2026, in their last result. The team currently sits 14th in the Championship, with 60 points from 46 games, and a -7 goal difference. They are 35 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race. In their last five matches, Preston North End have won two and lost three, with a recent form of LLWWL.

What happened?

Preston North End took on West Bromwich Albion in a Championship match, with the visitors emerging victorious. Josh Maja scored two goals for West Bromwich Albion, while Callum Styles also found the back of the net. The match ended with a 3-1 score in favor of West Bromwich Albion.

Why it matters for Preston

The loss for Preston North End is a setback in their bid to climb the Championship table. With 55 goals scored and 62 conceded this season, the team needs to improve their defensive record to stay competitive.

What comes next?

Preston North End will look to bounce back from this loss and continue their push for a top-half finish in the Championship. They have a few matches left in the season, and a strong run of form could see them climb the table.

Match stats

West Bromwich Albion dominated the match, with 49% possession and 10 shots on goal. Preston North End had 9 shots, but only 5 of them were on target. The visitors also had 5 corners and 4 saves, while Preston North End had 13 fouls and 15 line-ups.

Player performance

Josh Maja was the standout player for West Bromwich Albion, scoring two goals and causing problems for the Preston North End defense. Callum Styles also impressed, scoring one goal and creating chances for his teammates. For Preston North End, Ryan Ledson scored one goal, but the team's overall performance was lacking.

League standing

Preston North End currently sit 14th in the Championship, with 60 points from 46 games. They are 35 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race. With a -7 goal difference, the team needs to improve their defensive record to stay competitive.

Recent form

Preston North End have won two and lost three of their last five matches, with a recent form of LLWWL. They will look to bounce back from this loss and continue their push for a top-half finish in the Championship.