Wrexham vs Preston: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Wrexham vs Preston: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Wrexham vs Preston confirmed lineups, formations and match prediction, plus bet builder tips and betting odds ahead of Saturday's Championship clash.

Wrexham vs Preston Confirmed Lineups

Competition

Championship

Match Date

Saturday 17 October 2026

Kick-off Time

15:00 UK time

Venue

Racecourse Ground

The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Wrexham and Preston have been confirmed.

Wrexham Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI: Anthony Patterson (GK); Dominic Hyam, Joe Worrall, Callum Doyle; Matty James, Jacques Ekomié, Benjamin Whiteman, Danny Imray; Callum O'Hare; Kieffer Moore, Sam Smith

Substitutes: Aaron James, Bailey Cadamarteri, Issa Kaboré, Lewis O'Brien, Ryan Longman, Zak Vyner, Oliver Rathbone, George Dobson, Danny Ward

Preston Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI: Daniel Iversen (GK); Andrew Hughes, Jordan Storey, Odeluga Offiah; Liam Lindsay, Andrija Vukcevic, Jordan Thompson, Léo Leroy; Callum Lang, Johnny Kenny; Alfie Devine

Substitutes: Isaac Irwin, Lee Nicholls, Ed Nolan, Jusef Erabi, Andrew Moran, Thierry Small, Delano Burgzorg, Pol Valentín, Brad Potts

Wrexham vs Preston Immediate Reaction

Wrexham

Wrexham line up in a 3-4-1-2 with Anthony Patterson in goal and a back three of Dominic Hyam, Joe Worrall and Callum Doyle. Kieffer Moore and Sam Smith lead the attack, with Callum O'Hare operating in the number 10 role behind them.

Preston

Preston also set up in a 3-4-1-2, with Daniel Iversen in goal and Andrew Hughes, Jordan Storey and Odeluga Offiah across the back. Callum Lang and Johnny Kenny form the front pair, with Alfie Devine playing the attacking midfield role.

Wrexham vs Preston Reactive Bet Builder

The bet builder combines three selections: Kieffer Moore to have over 0.5 shots on target, Kieffer Moore to have over 2.5 shots, and a Wrexham win in the match market.

Wrexham vs Preston Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Wrexham are the favourites on the data available, and the home side's selection of Kieffer Moore and Callum O'Hare gives them a clear focal point in attack. Preston have lost nine of their last 11 Championship matches, which is a relevant context for the away side.

Score Prediction: 2-1

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