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Preston v West Brom result

Full-time · Preston 0–2 West Brom

Championship · · Deepdale

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Team pages: Preston · West Brom · Head-to-head

The model’s pre-match pick

Preston 0–2 West Brom — West Brom won this Championship match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Away.

Free pick
Home or Away
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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home or Away in the last 90 days, 77.6% of 5130 landed (95% range 76.5–78.8%); it had given them 74.3% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →
Match report, in numbers

The result

West Brom won 2–0 at Deepdale in the Championship on Saturday 18 April. West Brom are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions.

The goals

West Brom led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — West Brom: J. Maja (11’, assisted by Aune Heggebø) and D. Dike (77’, assisted by Jayson Molumby).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s two key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with J. Maja’s goal on 11 minutes.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Preston 1.29, West Brom 1.66, from 9 shots to 8 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

J. Smith showed no yellow cards — against 4.2 yellows a game across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition).

What it changes

Preston have scored 55 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Preston have conceded 62 goals, the eighth-most of the 24 clubs.

West Brom have scored 48 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). West Brom have conceded 58 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

West Brom have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Alex Mowatt (West Brom) 6.5, J. Maja (West Brom) 5.8 and Aune Heggebø (West Brom) 5.0 led the match.

Head-to-head

West Brom are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Preston, every meeting checked.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Preston or West Brom (no draw), a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 77.6% of the time in the last 90 days (3983 of 5130).

Next up

Preston next host Southampton on 7 November 2026.

West Brom next host Millwall on 7 November 2026.

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

Next for Preston: Preston v Southampton, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for West Brom: West Brom v Millwall, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Preston 0–2 West Brom · Championship
  • Venue: Deepdale · Preston
  • Referee: J. Smith
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Preston 0 · draws 1 · West Brom 5 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Preston 2W 2D 1L · West Brom 2W 3D 0L

Preston 0–2 West Brom (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, 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

1.13 / 1.13
Goals
against 1.88 / 0.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.75 / 5.63
Corners
against 6.63 / 4.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.13 / 4.25
Shots on target
against 6 / 2.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.88 / 1.5
Cards
against 1.25 / 2 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
4.15 yellows
Referee · J. Smith
20.23 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 13 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 11 April 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 11 April 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 / againstLineWest Brom for / against
Goals scored
1.13 for · 1.88 against n 8
2.5standard
1.13 for · 0.75 against n 8
Corners won
3.75 for · 6.63 against n 8
9.5standard
5.63 for · 4.38 against n 8
Shots
10.25 for · 17.63 against n 8
19.5standard
14.63 for · 9.88 against n 8
Shots on target
3.13 for · 6 against n 8
8.5standard
4.25 for · 2.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
9.75 for · 8.63 against n 8
21.5standard
10.13 for · 11 against n 8
Cards shown
1.88 for · 1.25 against n 8
3.5standard
1.5 for · 2 against n 8

Referee: J. Smith — 4.15 yellow cards a game, 0.38 red cards, 20.23 fouls over 13 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. Iversen33902978 min993 /90361.1 /9010 /90
David Cornell790630 min202.9 /90101.4 /9000 /90
J. Walton591456 min173.4 /90112.2 /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 11 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
D. Iversen n 891
3.86/4
David Cornell n 890
2.56/4

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. Storey42863599 min471.2 /90661.7 /90260.7 /902817 /90250.6 /9080.2 /90
A. Hughes36873144 min601.7 /90411.2 /90130.4 /902236.4 /90431.2 /90100.3 /90
O. Offiah36772772 min933 /90220.7 /90160.5 /901745.6 /90280.9 /9050.2 /90
L. Gibson27832242 min291.2 /90251 /90241 /901194.8 /90180.7 /9030.1 /90
A. Vukčević19591123 min161.3 /9060.5 /9050.4 /90483.8 /90221.8 /9010.1 /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 11 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
B. Whiteman n 889.9
15/2
0.11/0
I. Price
A. Devine n 870.5
00/0
14/1
I. Price
J. Storey n 882
0.41/1
0.53/1
C. Styles
T. Small n 854.9
14/1
13/2
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A. Hughes n 890.8
1.26/3
0.22/0
N. Phillips
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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 11 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
B. Whiteman n 889.9
1.96/4
A. Devine n 870.5
0.63/1
J. Storey n 882
0.74/1
T. Small n 854.9
1.65/2
A. Hughes n 890.8
2.16/6
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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
L. Dobbin36662378 min80.3 /9080.3 /90451.7 /90180.7 /90361.4 /90351.3 /90
D. Jebbison34561897 min60.3 /9020.1 /90311.5 /90120.6 /90231.1 /90100.5 /90
M. Smith28531474 min30.2 /9010.1 /90271.6 /9090.5 /9090.5 /9060.4 /90
M. Osmajić26661713 min80.4 /9010.1 /90241.3 /90180.9 /9080.4 /9090.5 /90
C. Lang549243 min00 /9020.7 /9041.5 /9020.7 /9041.5 /9020.7 /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 11 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
B. Whiteman n 889.9
0.86/0
0.43/0
A. Devine n 870.5
1.36/2
0.52/1
J. Storey n 882
0.32/0
00/0
T. Small n 854.9
0.21/0
0.21/0
A. Hughes n 890.8
0.63/2
0.11/0
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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 11 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
B. Whiteman n 889.9
0.11/0
0.11/0
A. Devine n 870.5
0.31/1
0.32/0
J. Storey n 882
00/0
00/0
T. Small n 854.9
00/0
00/0
A. Hughes n 890.8
00/0
00/0
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West Brom

West Brom Goalkeeper

West Brom — 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
J. Griffiths25862139 min552.3 /90351.5 /9010 /90
M. O’Leary13851101 min221.8 /90131.1 /9000 /90
J. Wildsmith790630 min91.3 /90111.6 /9000 /90
West Brom — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Brom before kick-off, to 11 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Griffiths n 876.1
1.84/2
M. O’Leary n 887
1.63/2
J. Wildsmith n 890
1.43/1

West Brom Defensive

West Brom — 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
C. Styles39843294 min852.3 /90471.3 /9060.2 /901995.4 /90401.1 /90110.3 /90
N. Phillips37863193 min511.4 /90501.4 /90270.8 /902246.3 /90230.6 /9060.2 /90
G. Campbell32842695 min592 /90190.6 /90160.5 /901675.6 /90280.9 /9060.2 /90
C. Mepham23841929 min281.3 /90241.1 /90110.5 /901095.1 /90180.8 /9060.3 /90
C. Taylor22781724 min211.1 /90160.8 /90130.7 /90703.7 /90110.6 /9030.2 /90
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West Brom — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Brom before kick-off, to 11 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
I. Price n 886.6
0.53/1
0.54/0
A. Devine
A. Heggebø n 874.1
2.46/5
1.46/2
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C. Styles n 890
0.42/1
1.57/4
J. Storey
N. Phillips n 889.9
0.53/1
0.43/0
A. Hughes
J. Molumby n 888.3
16/2
1.35/3
—
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West Brom — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Brom before kick-off, to 11 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
I. Price n 886.6
1.66/4
A. Heggebø n 874.1
0.52/1
C. Styles n 890
1.35/3
N. Phillips n 889.9
1.15/3
J. Molumby n 888.3
1.86/5
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West Brom Attacking

West Brom — 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
A. Heggebø42702945 min90.3 /9030.1 /90551.7 /90270.8 /90230.7 /90230.7 /90
J. Maja27491314 min40.3 /9010.1 /90171.2 /90100.7 /90151 /90110.8 /90
D. Dike1143471 min00 /9010.2 /9061.1 /9030.6 /9091.7 /9010.2 /90
H. Mustapha14545 min00 /9000 /9024 /9012 /9000 /9000 /90
I. Price42793300 min70.2 /9020.1 /90661.8 /90310.8 /90621.7 /90220.6 /90
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West Brom — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Brom before kick-off, to 11 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
I. Price n 886.6
1.87/3
0.94/2
A. Heggebø n 874.1
2.18/4
1.47/2
C. Styles n 890
0.64/1
0.32/0
N. Phillips n 889.9
0.43/0
0.11/0
J. Molumby n 888.3
0.94/2
0.43/0
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West Brom — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Brom before kick-off, to 11 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
I. Price n 886.6
0.11/0
00/0
A. Heggebø n 874.1
0.21/0
00/0
C. Styles n 890
00/0
0.11/0
N. Phillips n 889.9
00/0
00/0
J. Molumby n 888.3
0.11/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
PrestonWest Brom
52%Possession48%
1.29Expected goals (xG)1.66
9Shots8
1Shots on target3
5Shots off target1
3Blocked shots4
7Shots inside the box6
8Corners6
3Offsides1
7Fouls12
1Saves1
386Passes351
73%Pass accuracy78%

Preston Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
D. Iversen9000000006.9
O. Offiah9000000206.7
J. Storey9000000006.5
L. Gibson9000000006.2
A. Hughes9000101206.6
A. Devine9000100106.9
L. Dobbin9000200206.3
B. Potts7200110306.3
D. Jebbison6100001006.5
A. Moran4500000006.3
B. Whiteman1300000206.9
Jordan Thompson sub7700001307
T. Small sub4500001106.2
M. Osmajić sub2900100006.3
M. Smith sub1800001006.7

West Brom Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. O’Leary9000000007.3
Daniel Edward Peter Imray9000001106.9
N. Phillips9000000107
G. Campbell9000000107.2
C. Styles9000001307.5
J. Molumby9001001106.9
O. Diakité9000001107.3
A. Mowatt9000002507.7
I. Price8900001007.2
J. Maja8610321006.6
A. Heggebø7001001106.5
D. Dike sub2010110007.7
K. Ahearne-Grant sub1000000006.5
Oliver Bostock sub10000000–

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 West Brom — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
PrestonLWDDW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
West BromWWDDD
Last 5: 2W 3D 0L · 1.2 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Preston 0 · 1 draw · West Brom 5 · 3 goals/game
  • 2025-10-18 West Brom 2–1 Preston
  • 2025-01-01 West Brom 3–1 Preston
  • 2024-11-30 Preston 1–1 West Brom
  • 2024-05-04 West Brom 3–0 Preston
  • 2023-09-30 Preston 0–4 West Brom
  • 2022-12-29 West Brom 2–0 Preston
League standing · 2025/26
Preston#14 pos60 pts46 pl-7 GD
West Brom#21 pos51 pts46 pl-10 GD
Goals per game
Preston scored1.2
West Brom scored1.04
Preston conceded1.35
West Brom conceded1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Preston v West Brom?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Preston v West Brom was Home or Away.
What is the head-to-head record between Preston and West Brom?
In their last 6 meetings, Preston won 0, West Brom won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Preston and West Brom?
Recent form — Preston 2W 2D 1L; West Brom 2W 3D 0L.

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