Preston North End FC vs Wrexham AFC
Saturday, 16 January 2027 · Kickoff 00:00 UTC
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Preston North End FC host Wrexham AFC in the Championship on Saturday, 16 January 2027. It's matchday 26 of the competition.
Preston North End FC sit 24th in the table with 5 points from 14 games (1W 2D 11L, goal difference -18). Wrexham AFC sit 19th in the table with 14 points from 13 games (3W 5D 5L, goal difference -4).
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. Wrexham AFC are struggling for results coming into this match, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 5 games (D-L-W-L-L), scoring 6 and conceding 7 in that span. Wrexham AFC arrive with the better recent momentum of the two sides.
Confirmed lineups are typically published shortly before kickoff.
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 Preston North End FC vs Wrexham AFC kick off?+
Kickoff is at 00:00 UTC (00:00 UTC) on Saturday, 16 January 2027.
Where can I watch Preston North End FC vs Wrexham AFC?+
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.
Where do Preston North End FC and Wrexham AFC stand in the Championship table?+
Preston North End FC are 24th with 5 points; Wrexham AFC are 19th with 14 points.
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