
Stoke vs Preston confirmed lineups are in. Read the starting XI, formations and substitutes, then check the match prediction, odds and bet builder ideas.
Stoke vs Preston Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | 31 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue | bet365 Stadium |
The starting lineups for Stoke vs Preston in the Championship have been confirmed.
Stoke Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Viktor Johansson (1), Ben Johnson (2), Ben Wilmot (16), Luke Graham (5), Luca Bombino (21), Djibril Soumaré (27), Ethan Galbraith (8), Jack McGlynn (7), Justin Devenny (13), Bosun Lawal (18), Róbert Boženík (9)
Substitutes: Maksym Talovierov (40), Bae Jun-Ho (10), Junior Tchamadeu (22), Million Manhoef (42), Tomáš Rigo (19), Ben Pearson (4), Josh Griffiths (24), George Hirst (15), Svante Ingelsson (6)
Preston Starting XI
Formation: To be confirmed
Starting XI: Daniel Iversen (1), Andrew Hughes (16), Andrija Vukčević (3), Jordan Thompson (15), Callum Lang (10), Odeluga Offiah (24), Léo Leroy (27), Jordan Storey (14), Brad Potts (44), Delano Burgzorg (37), Johnny Kenny (38)
Substitutes: Liam Lindsay (6), Lee Nicholls (21), Caleb Wiley (12), Thierry Small (11), Alfie Devine (7), Stanley Mills (17), Andrew Moran (23), Jusef Erabi (9), Ed Nolan (32)
Stoke vs Preston Immediate Reaction
Stoke
Stoke line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Viktor Johansson in goal and Róbert Boženík leading the attack. Ethan Galbraith and Djibril Soumaré sit in the double pivot, with Jack McGlynn, Bosun Lawal and Justin Devenny supporting the striker.
Preston
Daniel Iversen starts in goal for Preston, with Andrew Hughes, Andrija Vukčević, Jordan Thompson and Callum Lang in the back line. Delano Burgzorg and Johnny Kenny lead the front line, with Léo Leroy and Brad Potts in midfield.
Stoke vs Preston Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder combines Johnny Kenny to have over 2.5 shots, Maksym Talovierov to be shown a card, Stanley Mills to commit over 1.5 fouls, and Stoke to score over 1.5 goals.
Stoke vs Preston Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Stoke are favourites to win at the bet365 Stadium.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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