Statistical Preview: Preston North End vs. Leeds United

Preston North End is set to host Leeds United at Deepdale this Saturday. This match follows Preston’s recent 2-0 victory over Cardiff on Wednesday night, which marked their first win in 11 games. Concurrently, Leeds United, also known as The Whites, secured three points in their midweek fixture, defeating Middlesbrough 3-1 at Elland Road. A win for Preston North End, managed by Paul Heckingbottom, could extend their lead over the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Leeds United is focused on maintaining their campaign for automatic promotion. Historically, Preston North End has achieved only two victories in their last 13 league encounters with Leeds United, alongside four draws and seven losses. Notably, both of these wins occurred at Deepdale, including a 2-1 triumph last season. Leeds United aims to prevent consecutive away league defeats against Preston North End, a scenario not encountered since October 2006 when Dennis Wise was manager. At Deepdale, five of Preston’s last eight league matches have concluded in a draw, with two wins and one loss. This pattern includes their three most recent games played at home. Leeds United has recorded two losses in their last three away league fixtures, alongside one win. This number of defeats matches their total from the preceding 16 away league games, which included eight wins and six draws. Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom boasts a perfect record in his two previous home EFL matches against teams he has formerly managed. He secured a 2-1 victory over Barnsley while managing Leeds in April 2018, and later defeated “the Tykes” again, 2-0, with Sheffield United in March 2022. © 2024 BBC. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external websites. Further information regarding their approach to external linking is available.