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Wrexham vs Preston result, stats & H2H

Wrexham

4–1

Preston

Sam Smith
Joe Worrall
Kieffer Moore
Ben Whiteman

Alfie Devine

17/10/2026 17:00 · STōK Cae Ras

Wrexham4–1Preston

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Sam Smith
Joe Worrall
Kieffer Moore
Ben Whiteman
Ben Whiteman
Callum Doyle

Alfie Devine
Andrija Vukčević
Andrew Hughes
Jordan Thompson
Leo Leroy

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

WrexhamPreston

6Shots on target1

9Fouls14

2Yellow cards4

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Wrexham

Preston

Ben WhitemanMF · 96′Player of the match9.2
Joe WorrallDF · 96′8.3
Alfie DevineFW · 79′8.2
Callum DoyleDF · 96′7.6
Callum O'HareFW · 81′7.6

Ben WhitemanMF · 96′Player of the match9.2
Joe WorrallDF · 96′8.3
Callum DoyleDF · 96′7.6

Alfie DevineFW · 79′8.2
Leo LeroyMF · 96′6.9
Odeluga OffiahMF · 96′6.9

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: EFL Championship
Kick-off: Sat 17 Oct 17:00 EEST
Stadium: STōK Cae Ras
Capacity: 19,118
City: Wrexham (Wrecsam)

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

5Wrexham wins

3Draws

4Preston wins

Last matches: Wrexham

24.10.26EFL ChampionshipBlackburnWrexham20L
13.10.26EFL ChampionshipWrexhamWest Brom12L
10.10.26EFL ChampionshipDerbyWrexham11D
19.09.26EFL ChampionshipWrexhamSouthampton21W
11.09.26EFL ChampionshipWest Ham UnitedWrexham60L

Last matches: Preston

24.10.26EFL ChampionshipPrestonWest Brom11D
13.10.26EFL ChampionshipBirminghamPreston40L
10.10.26EFL ChampionshipPrestonMillwall01L
19.09.26EFL ChampionshipQPRPreston22D
12.09.26EFL ChampionshipPrestonLincoln01L

Head-to-head matches

17.10.26EFL ChampionshipWrexhamPreston41W
29.12.25EFL ChampionshipWrexhamPreston21W
06.12.25EFL ChampionshipPrestonWrexham11D
26.08.25EFL CupPrestonWrexham23W
24.03.00League OnePrestonWrexham10L
25.12.99League OneWrexhamPreston00D

2.50Avg goals50%Both scored50%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Wrexham vs Preston: head-to-head record

12 meetings since 1996: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

5Wrexham wins

3Draws

4Preston wins

14:16Goals (Wrexham : Preston)

2.50Goals per match

50%BTTS

58%Over 1.5

50%Over 2.5

33%Over 3.5

Wrexham at home: 3-2-17:7 goals in 6 games
Preston at home: 3-1-29:7 goals in 6 games
Wrexham's biggest win: 4–1Wrexham 4–1 Preston, 17 Oct 2026
Preston's biggest win: 0–5Wrexham 0–5 Preston, 29 Jan 1999

Meetings (12 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
17 Oct 2026	EFL Championship	Wrexham	4–1	Preston
29 Dec 2025	EFL Championship	Wrexham	2–1	Preston
6 Dec 2025	EFL Championship	Preston	1–1	Wrexham
26 Aug 2025	EFL Cup	Preston	2–3	Wrexham
24 Mar 2000	League One	Preston	1–0	Wrexham
25 Dec 1999	League One	Wrexham	0–0	Preston
29 Jan 1999	League One	Wrexham	0–5	Preston
27 Dec 1998	League One	Preston	3–1	Wrexham
24 Apr 1998	League One	Wrexham	0–0	Preston
24 Oct 1997	League One	Preston	0–1	Wrexham
17 Mar 1997	League One	Preston	2–1	Wrexham
20 Sept 1996	League One	Wrexham	1–0	Preston

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Wrexham1W 1D 3L · goals 4–12

L24.10EFL ChampionshipABlackburn0–2
L13.10EFL ChampionshipHWest Brom1–2
D10.10EFL ChampionshipADerby1–1
W19.09EFL ChampionshipHSouthampton2–1
L11.09EFL ChampionshipAWest Ham United0–6

Preston0W 2D 3L · goals 3–9

D24.10EFL ChampionshipHWest Brom1–1
L13.10EFL ChampionshipABirmingham0–4
L10.10EFL ChampionshipHMillwall0–1
D19.09EFL ChampionshipAQPR2–2
L12.09EFL ChampionshipHLincoln0–1

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

WrexhamPreston

1.0Goals scored per game0.7

1.6Goals conceded per game2.0

60%Both teams scored50%

50%Over 2.5 goals60%

2Clean sheets0

30%Failed to score50%

1-2-2Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)0-1-3

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

WrexhamPreston

Championship 2026/2027 · 8 gamesChampionship 2026/2027 · 8 games

1.1Goals scored1.0

1.5Goals conceded1.9

4.8Corners5.3

10.9Shots13.0

48%Possession43%

1.1Yellow cards2.4

25%Clean sheets0%

25%Failed to score25%

1-2-1Home / away record (W-D-L)0-1-3

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

WrexhamPreston

Top stats

6Shots on target1

Passes

457Passes288

333Accurate passes163

73%Pass accuracy57%

Defence

9Fouls14

0Goalkeeper saves2

Discipline

2Yellow cards4

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

9.2Ben WhitemanWrexham
8.3Joe WorrallWrexham
8.2Alfie DevinePreston
7.6Callum DoyleWrexham
7.6Callum O'HareWrexham

Wrexham (16)

Preston (15)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Championship

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
16	Cardiff	12	+2	14	WDWLW
17	Wrexham	12	-3	14	LWLDW
18	Bolton	12	-7	14	LDWLW
23	Derby	12	-11	7	DLLDD
24	Preston	12	-15	5	DLLLD

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

WrexhamFormationPreston

Wrexham

Preston

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

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About this match

Wrexham vs Preston preview

Wrexham and Preston met in the EFL Championship on Sat, 17 Oct 2026, and the match finished 4–1.

Form · last 5 matches

WrexhamLLDWL4 scored · 12 conceded

PrestonDLLDL3 scored · 9 conceded

Key facts · last 5

WrexhamPreston

1.0Goals scored per game0.7

1.6Goals conceded per game2.0

60%Both teams scored50%

50%Over 2.5 goals60%

2Clean sheets0

Head-to-head in numbers

5Wrexham wins

3Draws

4Preston wins

12 meetings · 2.5 goals per game · both teams scored in 50%

League table

Wrexham17th14 pts · 12 played

Preston24th5 pts · 12 played

Wrexham lead by 9 pts

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Recent form over the last 5: Wrexham LLDWL (goals 4–12), Preston DLLDL (goals 3–9).

Both teams scored in 60% of Wrexham's recent games and 50% of Preston's; over 2.5 goals landed in 50% and 60% respectively.

Per game, Wrexham average 1.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded (clean sheets: 2), Preston 0.7 and 2.0 (clean sheets: 0).

Across 12 head-to-head games the record reads 5–3–4 (wins–draws–losses) from Wrexham's side.

Those 12 games averaged 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Wrexham sit 17th on 14 pts after 12 games, Preston 24th on 5 pts.

Nito explains: Wrexham vs Preston

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Wrexham and Preston matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 60% of Wrexham's last 10 matches and 50% of Preston's last 10. In their 12 recorded meetings it was 50%. In this match it landed (Wrexham 4-1 Preston).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Wrexham reached that in 50% of their last 10 matches, Preston in 60% of their last 10. Their 12 meetings averaged 2.5 goals (50% over 2.5). This match had 5 goals: over.

What does the form guide LLDWL mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Wrexham, last 5: 1 W · 1 D · 3 L (4 scored, 12 conceded). Preston, last 5: 0 W · 2 D · 3 L (3 scored, 9 conceded).

Where do Wrexham and Preston stand in the table?

Wrexham are 17th with 14 points from 12 games. Preston are 24th with 5 points from 12 games. The gap between them is 9 points.

Wrexham vs Preston: questions & answers

Who won Wrexham vs Preston?

Wrexham won 4–1.

Did both teams score in Wrexham vs Preston?

Yes, the match finished 4–1.

When was Wrexham vs Preston played?

Wrexham vs Preston was played on Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 17:00 (GMT+3) at STōK Cae Ras.

What is the head-to-head record between Wrexham and Preston?

12 meetings: Wrexham 5 wins, 3 draws, Preston 4 wins. Those 12 games averaged 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Wrexham vs Preston result, stats & H2H

Wrexham

Preston

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Match information

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Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Wrexham

Last matches: Preston

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (12 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

Match stats

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Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Championship

Line-ups

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Comments

Wrexham vs Preston preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Wrexham vs Preston

How often do Wrexham and Preston matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LLDWL mean?

Where do Wrexham and Preston stand in the table?

Wrexham vs Preston: questions & answers

More on this match

Key stats

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Top-rated players

Meetings (12 most recent)

Season stats

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Championship

Line-ups

Line-ups

Substitutes

More on this match

Form, last 5 matches

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Wrexham

Last matches: Preston

Head-to-head matches

Key facts

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Wrexham vs Preston: questions & answers

Nito explains: Wrexham vs Preston

How often do Wrexham and Preston matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LLDWL mean?