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#9 Stoke v #24 Preston, 31 October 2026
· FI Viaplay · SE Viaplay · DE DAZN · UK Sky Sports · US Paramount+efl.com · bet365 Stadium
Stoke 54%, draw 25%, 9th v 24th
80Closeness
41Quality
44Stakes
0Rivalry
33Pace
46Form
The case for watchingwhat the numbers say before the start
- The bookmakers make Stoke 54%, the draw 25% and Preston 21%. 80% of the Championship matches we have scored this season were closer on paper.
- The over/under line is 2.5 goals, a typical Championship line.
- Stoke are 9th, in mid-table; Preston are 24th, in the relegation places.
- By rating, Stoke are the stronger side by some way.
- Worth the replay so far this season: Stoke 2 of 4 matches, Preston 1 of 4.
- Kick-off: Sat 14:30 in Finland, Sat 13:30 in Sweden and Germany, Sat 12:30 in the UK, Sat 08:30 in New York.
Where to watchby market, 2026‑27 rights
| Market | Service |
|---|---|
| Finland | Viaplay (all matches) V Sport · every match to 2028 |
| Sweden | Viaplay (all matches) |
| Germany | DAZN (all matches) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports (all matches outside the Saturday 3pm blackout) Sky Sports, Sky Sports+ |
| United States | Paramount+ (listed for this match) |
| Elsewhere | efl.com (the league’s own site) |
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Get to know themclubs, history and rules; each link says if it may show results
- Stoke: official site may show resultsNews, fixtures and results from the club itself.
- Stoke on Wikipedia may show resultsHistory, honours, grounds and rivals; the current season further down shows results.
- Preston: official site may show resultsNews, fixtures and results from the club itself.
- Preston on Wikipedia may show resultsHistory, honours, grounds and rivals; the current season further down shows results.
- EFL rules and regulations spoiler-freeThe competition rules, including the play-offs and points deductions.
The Championship guide: rules, history, tactics and numbers, sorted by what each shows.