Portsmouth FC vs Preston North End FC
Saturday, 24 April 2027 · Kickoff 00:00 UTC
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Portsmouth FC host Preston North End FC in the Championship on Saturday, 24 April 2027. It's matchday 45 of the competition.
Portsmouth FC sit 10th in the table with 22 points from 14 games (6W 4D 4L, goal difference +3). Preston North End FC sit 24th in the table with 5 points from 14 games (1W 2D 11L, goal difference -18).
Portsmouth FC are in strong form coming into this match, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in their last 5 games (W-D-W-D-W), scoring 7 and conceding 3 in that span. Preston North End FC are struggling for results coming into this match, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses in their last 5 games (L-L-D-L-L), scoring 4 and conceding 14 in that span. Portsmouth FC arrive with the better recent momentum of the two sides.
Across their last 4 meetings, Portsmouth FC have won 0, Preston North End FC have won 0, and 4 ended level — the two sides are evenly matched historically. Their last meeting finished Preston North End FC 1-0 Portsmouth FC in the Championship.
Confirmed lineups are typically published shortly before kickoff.
Head-to-Head
Championship Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough FC | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Birmingham City FC | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +5 | 26 |
| 4 | Swansea City AFC | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +5 | 26 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | +5 | 25 |
| 6 | Southampton FC | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | +15 | 24 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +7 | 24 |
| 8 | West Ham United FC | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +15 | 22 |
| 9 | Sheffield United FC | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 22 |
| 10 | Portsmouth FC | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 22 |
| 11 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | +5 | 21 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | +3 | 18 |
| 13 | Millwall FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -1 | 18 |
| 14 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 18 |
| 15 | Bristol City FC | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 18 |
| 16 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -7 | 17 |
| 17 | Lincoln City FC | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -10 | 15 |
| 18 | Cardiff City FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 14 |
| 19 | Wrexham AFC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -10 | 14 |
| 21 | Charlton Athletic FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -11 | 14 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 14 | 1 | 7 | 6 | -8 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | -18 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | -18 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Portsmouth FC vs Preston North End FC kick off?+
Kickoff is at 00:00 UTC (00:00 UTC) on Saturday, 24 April 2027.
Where can I watch Portsmouth FC vs Preston North End FC?+
Use the Watch Live button on this page for the latest streaming link. Broadcast and streaming rights vary by region, so availability depends on where you're located — check local listings or your usual sports streaming service for confirmed coverage in your country.
Who won the last meeting between Portsmouth FC and Preston North End FC?+
Preston North End FC 1-0 Portsmouth FC (Championship).
Where do Portsmouth FC and Preston North End FC stand in the Championship table?+
Portsmouth FC are 10th with 22 points; Preston North End FC are 24th with 5 points.
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