Stoke City vs Preston North End: EFL Championship Live Stream, Form Guide, Head to Head, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups

Stoke City will host Preston North End in an EFL Championship fixture at Bet365 Stadium on Monday evening. Both sides are heading into the match on the back of victories in their previous outings. The hosts suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to leaders Burnley on Friday, while Preston were beaten 2-0 by West Bromwich Albion, a day earlier. Stoke City are currently occupying 17th spot in the English second tier standings, having collected 30 points from 25 games, four points clear of relegation zone. The visitors, meanwhile, are sitting two places above the Potters, with 34 points to their name, four adrift of the playoff spot. The previous meeting between these two sides was in October, which ended 2-0 in favour of Stoke city, courtesy of second half strikes from William Smallbone and Tyrese Campbell. 

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Stoke City lost to Burnley, courtesy of Josh Cullen’s lone goal on the hour mark. It was the Potters’ first defeat, since the resumption of competitive action after the World Cup break, earlier this month. Prior to the defeat to the Clarets, Alex Neil’s side twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Rotherham United, away from home. Stoke have taken five points from four games this month. Preston, on the other hand, have lost each of their last three games. The latest defeat was against West Brom, courtesy of a brace from Okay Yokuslu. Their last win came against Blackburn Rover (4-1) on December 10. Meanwhile Ryan Lowe’s side have scored just one goal in their last three games.

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Probable Lineups 

Liam Delap could spearhead Stoke City’s atack, with Campbell, Smallbone and Fosu-Henry in support. As for Preston Preston, head coach Neil might opt for a three-man defence, consisting of Storey, Bauer and Lindsay. Riis Jakobsen might lead the line, with McCann and Woodburn in support.

Stoke city probable starting lineup: Bonham, Clarke, Souttar, Wilmot, Tymon, Baker, Thompson, Campbell, Smallbone, Fosu-Henry, Delap

Preston North End probable starting lineup: Woodman, Storey, Bauer, Lindsay, Potts, Browne, Whiteman, Fernandez, McCann, Woodburn, Riis, Jakobsen

Form Guide

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Stoke City vs Preston North End Schedule and Fixture

The EFL Championship match between Stoke City and Preston North End will take place at Bet365 Stadium on Monday at 8:30 pm IST.

Where to watch Stoke City vs Preston North End?

For the football fans in the UK, live telecast of the match will be available on Sky Sports Red Button and Sky Go Extra.