Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: 1–3
Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Preston North End 3–1 in the English League Championship on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at Deepdale, Preston, England.
- Competition: English League Championship (2026-27 English League Championship, Regular Season)
- Kick-off: Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Deepdale, Preston, England
- Attendance: 19,301
- Teams: Preston North End (home), Wolverhampton Wanderers (away)
Goals
- 8' — Fernando López (Wolverhampton Wanderers), assist André
- 71' — Adam Armstrong (Wolverhampton Wanderers), assist Raúl Jiménez
- 82' — Fernando López (Wolverhampton Wanderers), assist Tommy Doyle
- 90'+1' — Jordan Thompson (Preston North End), assist Delano Burgzorg
Match statistics
| Statistic | Preston North End | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Shots | 13 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
Starting line-ups
Preston North End (4-2-3-1): Daniel Iversen (G), Liam Lindsay (CD-L), Jordan Storey (CD-R), Andrew Hughes (LB), Harrison Clarke (RB), Callum Lang (AM), Leo Leroy (LM), Alistair McCann (RM), Jusef Erabi (F), Delano Burgzorg (AM-L), Alfie Devine (AM-R).
Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-2-3-1): José Sá (G), Toti Gomes (CD-L), Nasser Djiga (CD-R), Hugo Bueno (LB), Jackson Tchatchoua (RB), Fernando López (AM), André (LM), Marshall Munetsi (RM), Raúl Jiménez (F), Mateus Mané (AM-L), Rodrigo Gomes (AM-R).