ChampionshipSat 31 Oct 2026
FootyMetrics AI
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STK50%Draw24%
PNE26%Likeliest scorePremium
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Recent formLast 5 matches
Head to head
This season vs league average
Yellow cards
4.50
avg 3.94+14%
Red cards
0.17
avg 0.14about avg
Fouls
23.50
avg 22.25about avg
Penalties
0.33
avg 0.20about avg
Hit rates
Last 6 matchesTotal cards
Over 3.53/650%
Over 4.53/650%
Over 5.51/617%
Total fouls
Over 22.54/667%
Over 24.53/650%
Over 26.51/617%n/a
Home vs away
Per game, all their matches2.67 homeCardsaway 2.00
11.33 homeFoulsaway 12.17
Why strict
Adam Herczeg averages 4.7 cards a game, 14% above the league average of 4.1. That is 4.5 yellows a game and a red roughly every 6 games. A penalty is awarded about once every 3 games.
Match odds
Bet365Full-time
11.73
X3.75
24.50
Both teams to score
Yes1.83
No1.83
Over / under 2.5 goals
Over1.80
Under2.00
Season stats
Location
STKfor12 / 12 gamesagainstPNE
Attack
1.5Goals2.1
11.4Shots16.4
3.5On target5.1
Build-up
46%Possession-
Defending
15.3Tackles11.3
Discipline
13.3Fouls9.7
2.0Yellow cards1.3
2.4Offsides3.0
Set pieces
4.4Corners5.9
StandingsChampionship 26/27
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9Stoke City | |||
| 24Preston North End |
Stoke vs Preston FAQ
Who is the referee for Stoke vs Preston?
Adam Herczeg is the referee for Stoke vs Preston on 31 October.
How many cards does Adam Herczeg average per game?
Adam Herczeg averages 4.67 cards per game (4.50 yellow, 0.17 red) across 6 matches in Championship 26/27.
What is the lineup for Stoke?
Stoke's predicted lineup is: B. Johnson, L. Graham, J. McGlynn, E. Galbraith, J. Devenny, G. Hirst, B. Wilmot, B. Lawal, V. Johansson, L. Bombino, D. Soumaré.
What is the lineup for Preston?
Preston's predicted lineup is: A. Hughes, S. Mills, O. Offiah, L. Leroy, J. Kenny, B. Potts, D. Iversen, A. Vukcevic, A. Devine, J. Storey, C. Lang.