Championship · Regular Season - 11
Match events
Preston- 9'Yellow card: Andrija VukčevićFoul
- Yellow card: Benjamin WhitemanFoul21'
- Goal: Joe WorrallAssist: Danny Imray31'
- 36'Goal: Alfie Devine
- Goal: Benjamin Whiteman42'
HT 2-1
- 56'Substitution: Liam LindsayOff: Brad Potts
- Goal: Sam SmithAssist: Benjamin Whiteman59'
- 62'Yellow card: Andrew HughesFoul
- Goal: Kieffer MooreAssist: Joe Worrall63'
- 66'Yellow card: Jordan ThompsonFoul
- Substitution: Danny ImrayOff: Issa Kabore68'
- 69'Substitution: Johnny KennyOff: Delano Burgzorg
- 70'Substitution: Callum LangOff: Jusef Erabi
- 79'Substitution: Alfie DevineOff: Ed Nolan
- Yellow card: Callum DoylePersistent Infringement80'
- 80'Yellow card: Leo LeroyFoul
- Substitution: Matty JamesOff: George Dobson81'
- Substitution: Kieffer MooreOff: B. Cadamarteri81'
- Substitution: Callum O'HareOff: Oliver Rathbone81'
- Substitution: Sam SmithOff: Lewis O'Brien90'
Our verdict
Wrexham to win
Bet365 1.67
✓ This tip was correct · final score 4-1
Win probability
Match statistics
- 62%Possession38%
- 1.88Expected goals (xG)0.79
- 17Total shots11
- 6Shots on target1
- 4Shots off target5
- 7Blocked shots5
- 10Shots inside the box7
- 7Corners2
- 3Offsides3
- 9Fouls13
- 2Yellow cards4
- 0Red cards0
- 0Goalkeeper saves2
- 449Passes280
- 330Accurate passes159
Line-ups
Wrexham
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 22A. PattersonG
- 5D. HyamD
- 6J. WorrallD
- 2C. DoyleD
- 30Daniel Edward Peter ImrayM
- 8B. WhitemanM
- 37M. JamesM
- 3J. EkomiéM
- 17C. O'HareM
- 19K. MooreF
- 28S. SmithF
Substitutes
- 11B. CadamarteriF
- 15G. DobsonM
- 34A. JamesD
- 12I. KaboréD
- 47R. LongmanM
- 27L. O'BrienM
- 20O. RathboneM
- 26Z. VynerD
- 21D. WardG
Coach: P. Parkinson
Preston
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1D. IversenG
- 14J. StoreyD
- 6L. LindsayD
- 16A. HughesD
- 24O. OffiahM
- 27L. LeroyM
- 15J. ThompsonM
- 3A. VukčevićM
- 10C. LangM
- 7A. DevineM
- 38J. KennyF
Substitutes
- 44B. PottsM
- 11T. SmallD
- 2Pol ValentínD
- 23A. MoranM
- 9J. ErabiF
- 21L. NichollsG
- 37D. BurgzorgF
- 35Isaac IrwinD
- 32Ed NolanD
Coach: G. Alexander
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.74 – 0.95Half time / full time result. 1 = Wrexham, X = draw, 2 = Preston.
Asian handicap applied to Wrexham.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstWrexham0W 0D 1L · last 1Preston0W 0D 1L · last 1Championship table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | +13 | 28 | WWDWW |
| 2 | Swansea | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 26 | WLLWW |
| 3 | Wolves | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +7 | 24 | WWDWL |
| 4 | West Brom | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 24 | WDWWL |
| 5 | Southampton | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | +15 | 23 | WWDWW |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | +10 | 23 | WLWWW |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | +4 | 23 | WDWLW |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +15 | 22 | LLWWD |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +5 | 20 | LWLWD |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 19 | WDWLW |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 19 | DWDWW |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | +2 | 18 | WLDLW |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 18 | LWLWW |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 18 | WDLLD |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -1 | 15 | WWLLL |
| 16 | Lincoln | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 15 | LWDLL |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 14 | LWDWL |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 | LLWLD |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -8 | 14 | LLDWL |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -10 | 14 | LLLDD |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 11 | LLWLL |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -8 | 9 | DLLDW |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -14 | 7 | LDLLD |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -17 | 5 | LDLLL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  W. LankshearMiddlesbrough | 13 | 13 |
| 2 |  A. GuðjohnsenBlackburn | 12 | 8 |
| 3 |  C. LarinSouthampton | 11 | 7 |
| 4 |  J. BowenWest Ham | 13 | 7 |
| 5 |  Fer LópezWolves | 12 | 6 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Wrexham | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 1 | 1 |
| Goals for (avg) | 1 | 0 |
| Goals against (avg) | 2 | 4 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 1 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 0 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 1 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/1 | 1/1 |
| BTTS – yes | 1/1 | 0/1 |
Match preview
Wrexham host Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 11) at Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, with kick-off on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Wrexham favourites, giving Wrexham a 55% chance of winning, 25% for the draw and 20% for Preston. Our tip is: Wrexham to win.
Wrexham have taken 0 points from their last 1 games (0W 0D 1L). Preston have taken 0 points from their last 1 games (0W 0D 1L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 50% chance of over 2.5 and a 51% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England Championship
- Date
- Saturday, 17 October 2026, 15:00 WAT
- Venue
- Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Wrexham vs Preston?
Wrexham vs Preston kicks off on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Wrexham vs Preston in?
The match is in the England Championship.
Where are Wrexham and Preston in the table?
Wrexham are 18th and Preston are 24th in the Championship.
Who will win Wrexham vs Preston?
Our prediction is Wrexham to win. Win probabilities: Wrexham 55%, draw 25%, Preston 20%.
Will both teams score in Wrexham vs Preston?
We estimate a 51% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Wrexham vs Preston?
We estimate a 50% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.