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The English Championship serves up an intriguing midweek clash as Preston North End FC host league leaders Coventry City FC at Deepdale on December 9, 2025. This Matchday 20 encounter pits a strong playoff contender against a runaway leader, promising a compelling battle. Preston will be looking to leverage their home advantage and strong historical record against Coventry, while the Sky Blues aim to continue their dominant march at the top of the table.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 43 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 33 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 31 |
| 4 | Stoke City FC | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | Preston North End FC | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 30 |
| 6 | Bristol City FC | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 29 |
| 7 | Hull City AFC | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 28 |
| 8 | Ipswich Town FC | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 27 |
| 9 | Wrexham AFC | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26 |
| 10 | Derby County FC | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| 11 | Birmingham City FC | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25 |
| 12 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 25 |
| 13 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | -6 | 25 |
| 14 | Southampton FC | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 24 |
| 15 | Watford FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24 |
| 16 | Leicester City FC | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 24 |
| 17 | Charlton Athletic FC | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | -5 | 23 |
| 18 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | -5 | 20 |
| 19 | Sheffield United FC | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | -8 | 19 |
| 20 | Oxford United FC | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -5 | 18 |
| 21 | Swansea City AFC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -9 | 17 |
| 22 | Portsmouth FC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -10 | 17 |
| 23 | Norwich City FC | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -10 | 13 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | -22 | 8 |
- Coventry City FC: Currently sit at the summit of the Championship table in 1st position, boasting an impressive 43 points from 18 games. Their record of 13 wins, 4 draws, and just 1 loss, coupled with a remarkable 50 goals scored and only 18 conceded (+32 goal difference), highlights their formidable form this season.
- Preston North End FC: Hold a respectable 5th place in the league, occupying a playoff spot. With 30 points from 18 matches (8 wins, 6 draws, 4 losses), Preston have shown consistency and resilience. They have scored 25 goals and conceded 19, giving them a +6 goal difference.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2025 | Championship | Coventry City FC | 2 - 1 | Preston North End FC |
| 19 Oct 2024 | Championship | Preston North End FC | 1 - 0 | Coventry City FC |
| 23 Feb 2024 | Championship | Coventry City FC | 0 - 3 | Preston North End FC |
| 04 Nov 2023 | Championship | Preston North End FC | 3 - 2 | Coventry City FC |
| 28 Feb 2023 | Championship | Preston North End FC | 0 - 0 | Coventry City FC |
The historical head-to-head record between Preston North End and Coventry City paints a fascinating picture, one that significantly deviates from current league form. While Coventry is currently soaring, Preston has historically proven to be a bogey team for them, especially at home.
- In their last 10 Championship meetings, Preston North End has dominated with 7 wins, compared to just 1 win for Coventry City, and 2 draws.
- Crucially, when playing at Deepdale, Preston’s record against Coventry is exceptional. In their last 5 home encounters, Preston boasts 4 wins and 1 draw, meaning they are unbeaten against Coventry City at home in their most recent meetings.
- The most recent meeting saw Coventry edge out Preston 2-1 at home in February 2025, but the game before that, at Deepdale in October 2024, resulted in a 1-0 win for Preston.
Our Prediction
This match presents a classic clash between current form and historical head-to-head dominance. Coventry City’s outstanding season cannot be understated; they are scoring freely and demonstrating championship-winning quality. However, Preston North End’s incredible home record against Coventry is a statistic that simply cannot be ignored. Deepdale has been a fortress for Preston when the Sky Blues come to visit, consistently thwarting Coventry’s ambitions.
Given Preston’s strong home form in this particular fixture and their overall solid position in the league, we believe they have the capability to at least avoid defeat. While Coventry’s attacking prowess makes an outright win for Preston a challenge, their historical resilience against Coventry at home suggests they can secure a point or even all three.
Our Betting Tip:
Preston North End or Draw
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