Stoke vs Preston: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Stoke City host Preston North End at bet365 Stadium on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 12:30 UTC, in the EFL Championship (round 13). Stoke have had 13 days of rest since playing Derby (EFL Championship); Preston have had 13 after facing Wrexham and travel about 94 km. Stoke are without 5 players (Eric Bocat, Sam Gallagher, Svante Ingelsson and others); Preston are missing 5 (Liam Lindsay, Harry Clarke, Liam Gibbs and others).