Championship: A pair of sides who have done well so far. Get to know Preston North End - Southampton with this full preview!
- Preston North End have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Southampton have the most conceded goals in the first half (13) in Championship
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Preston North End form and stats
Preston North End have performed here at Deepdale this season with 4 wins from 6 Championship matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 1 game and lost 1.
The spoils were shared in Preston's previous game, also at home. Visiting Millwall (placed 14th) travelled back with a draw after a 1-1 scoreline. Frøkjær-Jensen, a natural forward, was the best player for the team in that match, earning a rating of 7.6 (out of 10). Frøkjær-Jensen scored one goal and had 25 successful passes (of 30 total).
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Ipswich Town (2-4).The manager Lowe will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Hull City in only three days.
Preston North End have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Deepdale with 9 goals in 6 league matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 9 goals have been conceded.
Southampton form and stats
Southampton have an excellent away record in the Championship so far with 4-0-2 from 6 games. Winning streaks in away matches are not that common, but Southampton are close to a proper streak after winning their two previous away games.
It's the second away game in a row for Southampton, but there's smiles all around after the 2-1 victory versus Hull City (placed 11th) last time out. Fraser came off the bench to score the winning goal in the match against Hull City last time out, making the manager Martin feel like a tactical genius. Midfield player Downes was the top player of the team with a match rating of 8.34/10. Downes served one assist, hit two key passes, dribled past the opponent 2 of 2 times and had 62 successful passes (of 64 total).
Preceding that match was the 1-1 draw at home vs Rotherham United.Observe that 9 of this side's 12 latest league matches have ended with three goals or more.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Birmingham City in just three days.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Southampton have scored 8 goals in 6 league games away. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Southampton have conceded 10 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Previous ten meetings involving these contenders: Preston North End won three, Southampton were winners in four and we saw three draws. six games with more than 2,5 goals, four matches with less than 2,5 goals.
Top Goalscorers
  A. Armstrong 7 goals |   W. Keane 4 goals |  M. Frøkjær-Jensen 3 goals |
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| Preston North End | Southampton | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 16 | 9 | 4 | Scored | S | 0 | 8 | 19 |
| 18 | 9 | 2 | Conceded | C | 5 | 10 | 22 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 92% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 83% | 83% |
| 58% | 83% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 83% | 75% |
| 17% | 17% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 17% | 33% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 17% | 25% |
| 67% | 83% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 67% | 75% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 8% |
| 17% | 17% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 17% | 17% |
| 4 | 4.3 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| 5.3 | 6.7 | 7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8.7 | 8.8 | 10.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13 | 16.2 | 16.6 |
| 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 5.3 | 6 |
| 48% | 56% | 80% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 25% | 26% |
| 11.8 | 13.8 | 15 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 18 | 13.7 | 12.8 |
| 3.9 | 4.3 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 10 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
- All of Preston North End's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Preston North End have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Preston North End have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Preston North End haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Southampton have created more than twice as many corners as Preston North End.
- Southampton have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Southampton have the most conceded goals in the first half (13) in Championship
- Southampton have the most matches over the total-line (9) in Championship
- Southampton haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Leicester City | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 19 | 33 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 28 |
| 3 | Leeds United | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 22 |
| 4 | Preston North End | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 21 |
| 5 | Southampton | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -3 | 20 |
| 6 | Sunderland | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 19 |
| 7 | Birmingham City | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 18 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 18 |
| 9 | West Bromwich Albion | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 17 |
| 10 | Norwich City | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 |
| 11 | Hull City | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 17 |
| 12 | Cardiff City | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 17 |
| 13 | Middlesbrough | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| 14 | Millwall | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | -2 | 16 |
| 15 | Blackburn Rovers | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | -3 | 16 |
| 16 | Coventry City | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 15 |
| 17 | Swansea City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 15 |
| 18 | Huddersfield Town | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -6 | 14 |
| 19 | Watford | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -1 | 13 |
| 20 | Stoke City | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 13 |
| 21 | Plymouth Argyle | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -1 | 12 |
| 22 | Queens Park Rangers | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -13 | 8 |
| 23 | Rotherham United | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 14 | -12 | 6 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -14 | 3 |
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