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Preston v Portsmouth result

Full-time · Preston 1–0 Portsmouth

Championship · · Deepdale

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Preston 1–0 Portsmouth — Preston won this Championship match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Preston beat Portsmouth 1–0 at Deepdale in the Championship on Saturday 7 February. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Portsmouth out-shot Preston 12 to 7 and created the better chances, 1.20 xG to 0.57 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.

The goals

Preston led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Preston: Alfie Devine (40’, assisted by Andrija Vukčević).

Discipline

A. Herczeg showed four yellow cards — against 3.2 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Preston: Alistair McCann (71’), Jordan Thompson (89’) and David Cornell (90’); Portsmouth: A. Alese (90’).

What it changes

Preston move up from eighth to seventh (31 league matches played). Preston have scored 55 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Preston have conceded 62 goals, the ninth-most of the 24 clubs.

Portsmouth stay 20th after this result (29 league matches played). Portsmouth have scored 49 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Portsmouth have conceded 64 goals, the eighth-most of the 24 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Odeluga Offiah (Preston) 6.4, Alfie Devine (Preston) 5.2 and Ebrima Adams (Portsmouth) 5.0 led the match.

Next up

Preston next travel to West Ham on 21 November 2026.

Portsmouth next travel to Bolton on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Preston: West Ham v Preston, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Portsmouth: Bolton v Portsmouth, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Preston 1–0 Portsmouth · Championship
  • Venue: Deepdale · Preston
  • Referee: A. Herczeg
  • Head-to-head (last 3): Preston 1 · draws 0 · Portsmouth 2 · 2.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Preston 0W 1D 4L · Portsmouth 2W 2D 1L

Preston 1–0 Portsmouth (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.88 / 1.25
Goals
against 1.5 / 1.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.75 / 5.13
Corners
against 6.38 / 5.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.5 / 3.5
Shots on target
against 4.75 / 3.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.88 / 1.25
Cards
against 1.25 / 1.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3.18 yellows
Referee · A. Herczeg
21.64 fouls a game
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over 11 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 31 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 31 January 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gamePreston for / againstLinePortsmouth for / against
Goals scored
0.88 for · 1.5 against n 8
2.5standard
1.25 for · 1.63 against n 8
Corners won
3.75 for · 6.38 against n 8
9.5standard
5.13 for · 5.38 against n 8
Shots
11.75 for · 13.5 against n 8
19.5standard
12.13 for · 10.63 against n 8
Shots on target
3.5 for · 4.75 against n 8
8.5standard
3.5 for · 3.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.5 for · 10.75 against n 8
21.5standard
11 for · 11.75 against n 8
Cards shown
1.88 for · 1.25 against n 8
3.5standard
1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8

Referee: A. Herczeg — 3.18 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 21.64 fouls over 11 matches.

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Preston

Preston Goalkeeper

Preston — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
D. Iversen27902430 min722.7 /90261 /9010 /90
J. Walton591456 min173.4 /90112.2 /9000 /90
David Cornell19090 min33 /9011 /9000 /90
Preston — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 31 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
D. Iversen n 890
36/4
J. Walton n 591.2
3.44/4

Preston Defensive

Preston — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. Storey31862673 min381.3 /90501.7 /90170.6 /902077 /90220.7 /9060.2 /90
A. Hughes26872255 min401.6 /90291.2 /90100.4 /901526.1 /90301.2 /9080.3 /90
O. Offiah26782016 min693.1 /90130.6 /90100.4 /901335.9 /90190.8 /9040.2 /90
L. Gibson18841519 min221.3 /90211.2 /90150.9 /90845 /90110.7 /9000 /90
L. Lindsay15781172 min161.2 /90191.5 /90161.2 /90997.6 /90201.5 /9030.2 /90
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Preston — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 31 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
T. Small n 861.4
0.53/0
0.21/0
A. Dozzell
J. Storey n 885
1.27/2
0.84/1
Z. Swanson
B. Whiteman n 884
1.66/5
0.11/0
A. Dozzell
A. Devine n 874.3
0.84/1
0.84/1
A. Dozzell
D. Iversen n 890
00/0
0.11/0
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Preston — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 31 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
T. Small n 861.4
1.53/2
J. Storey n 885
1.26/2
B. Whiteman n 884
28/4
A. Devine n 874.3
0.63/1
A. Hughes n 883.6
2.26/4
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Preston Attacking

Preston — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
M. Smith25561393 min30.2 /9010.1 /90261.7 /9090.6 /9090.6 /9060.4 /90
D. Jebbison25551364 min50.3 /9020.1 /90241.6 /90100.7 /90151 /9080.5 /90
L. Dobbin24611452 min60.4 /9050.3 /90311.9 /90120.7 /90231.4 /90241.5 /90
M. Osmajić16711143 min50.4 /9000 /90161.3 /90120.9 /9040.3 /9050.4 /90
T. Small32652070 min30.1 /9020.1 /90241 /90160.7 /90291.3 /90221 /90
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Preston — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 31 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Small n 861.4
0.72/2
0.52/1
J. Storey n 885
1.27/2
0.43/0
B. Whiteman n 884
0.85/1
0.32/0
A. Devine n 874.3
2.97/6
1.46/3
D. Iversen n 890
00/0
00/0
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Preston — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 31 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Small n 861.4
00/0
00/0
J. Storey n 885
00/0
00/0
B. Whiteman n 884
00/0
0.11/0
A. Devine n 874.3
0.32/0
00/0
D. Iversen n 890
00/0
00/0
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Portsmouth

Portsmouth Goalkeeper

Portsmouth — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
N. Schmid18861556 min442.5 /90201.2 /9000 /90
J. Bursik1090900 min262.6 /90191.9 /9010.1 /90
B. Killip381244 min114.1 /9041.5 /9000 /90
Portsmouth — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Portsmouth before kick-off, to 31 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
N. Schmid n 890
2.66/4
J. Bursik n 890
2.45/4

Portsmouth Defensive

Portsmouth — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
R. Poole27882370 min301.1 /90421.6 /90220.8 /901294.9 /90220.8 /9060.2 /90
Z. Swanson23701619 min472.6 /90231.3 /9040.2 /901075.9 /90211.2 /9040.2 /90
T. Devlin21681433 min382.4 /90271.7 /9060.4 /901106.9 /90161 /9010.1 /90
J. Williams21551154 min312.4 /9090.7 /9070.5 /90624.8 /90120.9 /9030.2 /90
C. Ogilvie18781400 min221.4 /90171.1 /9090.6 /901076.9 /90140.9 /9030.2 /90
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Portsmouth — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Portsmouth before kick-off, to 31 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Dozzell n 887.6
0.96/1
0.31/1
A. Devine
R. Poole n 890
0.85/1
0.32/0
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C. Bishop n 881.9
14/3
1.16/1
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Z. Swanson n 878.8
12/2
1.15/3
J. Storey
A. Segecic n 878.5
1.46/3
1.16/2
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Portsmouth — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Portsmouth before kick-off, to 31 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
A. Dozzell n 887.6
0.84/2
R. Poole n 890
1.66/4
C. Bishop n 881.9
0.74/1
Z. Swanson n 878.8
2.17/4
A. Segecic n 878.5
0.63/1
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Portsmouth Attacking

Portsmouth — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
C. Bishop27812198 min20.1 /9000 /90321.3 /90150.6 /9090.4 /9050.2 /90
M. Kirk1042424 min10.2 /9000 /90122.5 /9081.7 /9010.2 /9000 /90
C. Lang872578 min20.3 /9000 /9081.2 /9050.8 /9071.1 /90101.6 /90
Olutayo Singerr21937 min12.4 /9000 /9012.4 /9012.4 /9000 /9000 /90
A. Dozzell29852478 min10 /9010 /90100.4 /9020.1 /90200.7 /90160.6 /90
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Portsmouth — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Portsmouth before kick-off, to 31 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Dozzell n 887.6
0.11/0
00/0
R. Poole n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
C. Bishop n 881.9
1.25/2
0.74/1
Z. Swanson n 878.8
0.32/0
00/0
A. Segecic n 878.5
0.63/1
0.63/1
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Portsmouth — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Portsmouth before kick-off, to 31 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Dozzell n 887.6
00/0
0.11/0
R. Poole n 890
00/0
00/0
C. Bishop n 881.9
0.11/0
00/0
Z. Swanson n 878.8
00/0
00/0
A. Segecic n 878.5
0.32/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
PrestonPortsmouth
37%Possession63%
0.57Expected goals (xG)1.20
7Shots12
3Shots on target4
1Shots off target1
3Blocked shots7
5Shots inside the box9
2Corners14
2Offsides3
15Fouls11
3Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
4Saves2
253Passes424
69%Pass accuracy79%

Preston Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
David Cornell90000000Y7.3
O. Offiah9000000607.2
J. Storey9000000106.9
L. Gibson9000000007.2
T. Small9000001206.6
B. Whiteman9000002107.3
A. Devine9010111107.6
L. Dobbin8700211006.7
A. McCann76000001Y6.7
A. Vukčević5901001106.9
M. Luković4500000006.2
M. Smith sub4500000007.2
Pol Valentín sub3100000106.5
Jordan Thompson sub14000000Y6.6
A. Moran sub1100110107

Portsmouth Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
N. Schmid9000000007.7
T. Devlin9000001307.3
R. Poole9000000006.6
C. Ogilvie9000110006.7
E. Adams9000110407.2
M. Alli9000112107.3
Z. Swanson8600001206.3
A. Segecic8600001005.9
A. Dozzell7900111006.3
C. Chaplin6900002106.7
J. Brown6900000006.5
M. Pack sub2100000006.9
M. Kirk sub2100100006.2
A. Alese sub12000000Y6.3
J. Swift sub1200001006.9
G. Caballero sub1100000106.3

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Preston v Portsmouth — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
PrestonLLLLD
Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 0.2 scored / 2 conceded per game
PortsmouthLWDDW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.4 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 3
Preston 1 · 0 draws · Portsmouth 2 · 2.67 goals/game
  • 2025-08-30 Portsmouth 1–0 Preston
  • 2025-03-15 Preston 2–1 Portsmouth
  • 2024-11-09 Portsmouth 3–1 Preston
League standing · 2025/26
Preston#14 pos60 pts46 pl-7 GD
Portsmouth#18 pos55 pts46 pl-15 GD
Goals per game
Preston scored1.2
Portsmouth scored1.07
Preston conceded1.35
Portsmouth conceded1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Portsmouth?
In their last 3 meetings, Preston won 1, Portsmouth won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Preston and Portsmouth?
Recent form — Preston 0W 1D 4L; Portsmouth 2W 2D 1L.

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