Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Portsmouth 23 draws3 Preston North End
8
Meetings
1.75
Goals / game
50%
Both teams scored
25%
Over 2.5 goals
Portsmouth

Facts about Portsmouth

Scored in5/8 (63%)
Conceded in6/8 (75%)
Goals scored7 · 0.88/game
Longest winning streak1
Longest unbeaten run4
Longest losing streak1
Longest run without a win4
Preston North End

Facts about Preston North End

Scored in6/8 (75%)
Conceded in5/8 (63%)
Goals scored7 · 0.88/game
Longest winning streak1
Longest unbeaten run4
Longest losing streak1
Longest run without a win4
By competition
CompetitionPortsmouthDrawPreston North EndGames
Championship2136
League One0202
All competitions2338

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Portsmouth1766
gap 120
1646Preston North End
1770158620222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Portsmouth
53%
Draw
26%
Preston North End
21%

All meetings

8 matches on record

7 Feb 2026
Championship
Preston North EndPreston North End1–0PortsmouthPortsmouth
BTTSO2.5
30 Aug 2025
Championship
PortsmouthPortsmouth1–0Preston North EndPreston North End
BTTSO2.5
15 Mar 2025
Championship
Preston North EndPreston North End2–1PortsmouthPortsmouth
BTTSO2.5

Portsmouth recent form

Preston North End recent form

Portsmouth has gone head to head with Preston North End 8 times since 2010, winning 2 and scoring 7 goals. Preston North End, in turn, has won 3 and scored 7 goals. There have been 3 draws between Portsmouth and Preston North End. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 50% of games and 25% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 1.75 goals per game.