Stoke City vs Preston North End Highlights - October 31, 2026

Stoke City beat Preston North End 2-0 in Championship on October 31, 2026. The match was played at bet365 Stadium.

Ben Wilmot (29'), Jack McGlynn (53') scored for Stoke City.

Stoke City went into the game in position 9, on 20 points. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Stoke City arrived unbeaten in 2. At kick-off Preston North End stood in position 24 with 5 points.

Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.

Brad Potts was booked for Preston North End (2'). Ben Johnson could not find the target for Stoke City (14').

Shortly afterwards, Jordan Thompson saw a shot blocked (16'). Jack McGlynn picked out Ben Wilmot, who scored for Stoke City (29').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Jack McGlynn’s effort (40'). Moments later, the referee cautioned Luca Bombino of Stoke City on 43 minutes.

Johnny Kenny sent an effort off target for Preston North End (44').

After the break, a block denied Róbert Bozeník on 49 minutes. Djibril Soumaré shot wide for Stoke City on 51 minutes.

Soon after, Jack McGlynn scored for Stoke City on 53 minutes after a pass from Ethan Galbraith.

Róbert Bozeník tested the goalkeeper for Stoke City (65'). Shortly afterwards, Róbert Bozeník could not find the target for Stoke City (70').

Ethan Galbraith was booked for Stoke City (76'). Moments later, Justin Devenny forced a save for Stoke City on 78 minutes.

The referee cautioned Jusef Erabi of Preston North End on 90 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Million Manhoef’s effort (90'+3').

Substitutions: Stoke City 5, Preston North End 4.

Stoke City controlled 60.2% of possession. Stoke City had 18 shots with 6 on target, while Preston North End had 3 and 0.

Goalkeeper saves: Stoke City 0, Preston North End 4. Corners: Stoke City 9, Preston North End 7.

Stoke City completed the most passes, 457 in total at 79.9% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.