Preston vs Portsmouth: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Preston NE prepare to host Portsmouth on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Herczeg, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Preston NE, currently 9th in the standings with 44 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 23 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Portsmouth, sitting 19th with 33 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Preston NE and Portsmouth have favored Portsmouth, with Portsmouth claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Ipswich Town, Preston NE recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Cornell, Offiah, Gibson, Lindsay, Small, Whiteman, Thompson, Valentin, Devine, McCann, Jebbison. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Portsmouth's last outing came against Ipswich Town, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Preston NE are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Preston NE and Portsmouth are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Preston NE's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Portsmouth's games average 2.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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