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ChampionshipSat 18 Apr 2026
Preston

Preston

14th
L
D
L
L
L
0-2
Full time
West Brom

West Brom

21st
W
W
L
L
D
J. Smith3.820.7 fouls

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PrestonPNE38%
Draw30%
West BromWBA33%
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Match overview

52%Ball possession48%
9Total shots8
1Shots on target3
3Big chances2
1Goalkeeper saves1
386Total passes351
7Fouls committed12
8Corners6

Attack

9Total shots8
1Shots on target3
3Shots blocked4
7Shots inside box6
2Shots outside box2
1Hit woodwork0
8Corners6
3Offsides1

Passes

386Total passes351
283Accurate passes273
24Throw-ins27
4Key passes8
67Long passes64
24Crosses19

Defense

16Total tackles14
11Tackles won6
3Blocked shots3
8Interceptions12
1Goalkeeper saves1
9Goal kicks5

Duels

12Dribble attempts11
5Successful dribbles5
18Successful headers20

Discipline

7Fouls committed12
0Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
12Free kicks7
0Penalties0

Head to head

Key events

PNEPrestonWest BromWBA
    • FT0-2· 5 min added
    • 90+2O. David BostockOut: I. Jude Price
    • 86'K. Laughton Ahearne-GrantOut: J. Erowoli Orisunmihare Oluwaseun Maja
    • 77'D. Enyinnaya Dike0-2Assist: J. Patrick Molumby
    • M. SmithOut: B. Potts72'
    • 70'D. Enyinnaya DikeOut: A. Selland Heggebø
    • M. OsmajicOut: D. Jebbison61'
    • T. SmallOut: A. Moran46'
    • HT0-1· 4 min added
    • J. Andrew ThompsonOut: B. Whiteman13'
    • 11'J. Erowoli Orisunmihare Oluwaseun Maja0-1Assist: A. Selland Heggebø
  • Kick off

Preston vs West Brom FAQ

Who is the referee for Preston vs West Brom?
Joshua Smith is the referee for Preston vs West Brom on 18 April.
How many cards does Joshua Smith average per game?
Joshua Smith averages 4.00 cards per game (3.78 yellow, 0.22 red) across 27 matches in Championship 25/26.