Preston vs Bristol City (Championship) was played on 1 September 2026 and finished 1–3.
Preston vs Bristol City: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 3.09 | 3.51 | 2.50 |
| Market average | 2.90 | 3.34 | 2.38 |
Preston vs Bristol City: league positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 14 | 8-4-2 | 29:14 | 28 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 14 | 8-4-2 | 30:19 | 28 |
| 3 | Wolves | 14 | 8-3-3 | 25:17 | 27 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 14 | 7-5-2 | 26:13 | 26 |
| 5 | Stoke City | 14 | 8-2-4 | 22:17 | 26 |
| 6 | Swansea | 14 | 8-2-4 | 21:16 | 26 |
| 7 | West Brom | 14 | 7-4-3 | 20:15 | 25 |
| 8 | West Ham | 14 | 6-5-3 | 36:21 | 23 |
| 9 | Sheffield United | 14 | 6-4-4 | 20:17 | 22 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 14 | 6-4-4 | 19:16 | 22 |
| 11 | QPR | 14 | 5-6-3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 12 | Norwich | 14 | 6-0-8 | 27:24 | 18 |
| 13 | Millwall | 14 | 5-3-6 | 23:24 | 18 |
| 14 | Blackburn | 14 | 5-3-6 | 20:22 | 18 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 14 | 5-3-6 | 16:19 | 18 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 14 | 4-5-5 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 17 | Bolton | 14 | 5-2-7 | 19:26 | 17 |
| 18 | Cardiff | 14 | 3-6-5 | 22:23 | 15 |
| 19 | Lincoln | 14 | 4-3-7 | 14:24 | 15 |
| 20 | Watford | 14 | 4-2-8 | 13:23 | 14 |
| 21 | Charlton | 14 | 3-5-6 | 11:22 | 14 |
| 22 | Burnley | 14 | 1-7-6 | 18:26 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby | 14 | 1-4-9 | 11:29 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 14 | 1-2-11 | 12:30 | 5 |
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Preston vs Bristol City: analysis of the match
Preston’s home loss to Bristol City by 1‑3 pushed the Lancashire side further down the table, leaving them 23rd with just three points from nine games and a bleak goal difference of ‑7. The visitors moved up to 11th place, their ten points bolstered by three wins and a goal tally that now sits just one short of their opponents’ 11‑goal haul. The result also settled the season’s head‑to‑head, giving Bristol City the sole victory in their two meetings. With Preston’s record now six defeats in as many matches, the battle to escape the relegation zone becomes ever more urgent. Meanwhile, Bristol City’s steady climb suggests they could be eyeing a push for a top‑half finish as the campaign progresses.
Preston vs Bristol City: the teams compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Preston vs Bristol City: FAQ
How did Preston vs Bristol City end?
Bristol City beat Preston 3–1.
When and where was the match played?
Date: 1 September 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Deepdale. Referee: Rueben Ricardo, England.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Preston: 24th (5 points), Bristol City: 15th (18 points).
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