Preston Team News: Whiteman Absent for Stockport County Friendly

Whiteman Absent for Preston North End vs Stockport County

Preston North End's team for their friendly against Stockport County has been confirmed, with Ben Whiteman absent due to reported interest from Wrexham.

Whiteman, the team's captain, is a day after reports linking him to Wrexham emerged. He will be absent from the squad for this afternoon's game.

Six Players from Bradford City Start for Preston North End

Six players who started at Bradford City are in from the off at Edgeley Park, while Jusef Erabi starts up top.

Preston North End Starting XI vs Stockport County

The Preston North End starting XI vs Stockport County is: Iversen, Offiah, Gibson, Hughes, Valentin, McCann, Thompson, Devine, Moran, Vukcevic, Erabi.

Stockport County Starting XI vs Preston North End

The Stockport County starting XI vs Preston North End is: Hinchliffe, Bate, Pye, O'Connell, Diamond, Norwood, Edun, Glover, Wood, Wooton, Gordon.

League Standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way)

Preston North End finished 14th in the Championship last season, with 60 points from 46 games.

Recent Form

Preston North End's recent form is 0W-0D-1L, with their last result being a 1-3 loss to Southampton on May 2, 2026.

Next Fixture

Preston North End's next fixture is against Bolton on August 15, 2026, at Bolton's home ground.

Goals Scored and Conceded

Preston North End have scored 55 goals and conceded 62 so far this season, with a goal difference of -7.

Title Race

Preston North End are 35 points behind leaders Coventry in the Championship title race.