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Preston most-used starting XI49 MATCHES

Preston's most-used starting XI last season, across 49 official matches, was Iversen in goal, Storey, Hughes, Offiah, Small, Gibson and Valentín across the back, and Dobbin and Jebbison further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

  • No longer available: Whiteman, Dobbin and Jebbison.
  • Most-used shape: 3-5-2 in 7 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 63% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Preston last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Transfers
In· 3
Out· 9
  • Smith to Mansfield TownFree agentJul '26
  • Walton to Dundee UnitedTransferJun '26
  • LewisFree agentJun '26
  • Mawene to Fleetwood TownFree agentJun '26
  • Pradic to Fleetwood TownFree agentJun '26
  • KeaneFree agentJun '26
  • BradyFree agentJun '26
  • Jebbison to BournemouthReturn from loanJun '26
  • Luković to StrasbourgReturn from loanJun '26
Formation tendency
3-5-2most-used · 7 of last 30
3-5-2
23%
4-4-2
17%
5-3-2
17%
3-1-4-2
13%

3-1-4-2 at home · 3-5-2 away

Sets up with a back three in 63% of matches.

Last Season's Most Common Preston XI

Based on 49 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Preston

Who started Preston's last match?
Preston's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the Championship (4-4-2): D. Iversen, J. Storey, L. Lindsay, A. Hughes, A. Vukcevic, B. Potts, B. Whiteman, A. Devine, A. Moran, L. Dobbin, D. Jebbison.
What was Preston's last result?
Preston lost to Southampton 1–3 on 2 May 2026.
When did Preston last win?
Preston last won on 25 Apr 2026, beating Sheffield Utd 3–2.
Who takes penalties for Preston?
M. Osmajić has taken the most penalties for Preston in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Preston in the 2025-26 season?
J. Storey leads with 43 starts for Preston across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Preston use most often?
Preston have used a 3-5-2 in 16 of their 49 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Preston goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
D. Iversen has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Preston in the 2025-26 season, starting 37 matches.
Which Preston defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
J. Storey has made the most starts as defender for Preston in the 2025-26 season, starting 43 matches.
Which Preston midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
B. Whiteman has made the most starts as midfielder for Preston in the 2025-26 season, starting 43 matches.
Which Preston forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
L. Dobbin has made the most starts as forward for Preston in the 2025-26 season, starting 35 matches.
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