Preston vs Wolves
Wolves cruise past Preston with Fer López brace
Fer López's early strike set Wolves on course for a comfortable victory.
Wolves secured a 3-1 win at Preston in the Championship, with Fer López opening the scoring early and adding a second goal late in the match. A. Armstrong also contributed for Wolves before J. Thompson netted a consolation for Preston in stoppage time. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a home win, turning the fixture into a clear Wolves triumph instead.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Preston facing off against Wolves, a clash that promises to set the tone for both sides. With fresh squads and summer changes, both teams will be eager to start on the front foot.
Key facts
- 1.Preston have a significantly better goal difference (34 goals) than Wolves this season
- 2.Preston average 1.30 points per game compared to Wolves' 0.53
- 3.Wolves are competing in the Championship after relegation from the Premier League
- 4.This is the first league meeting of the season for both teams
- 5.Predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Preston
- 6.Total cards expected in the match are four, suggesting a competitive game
- 7.Modal fulltime scoreline is 2-1, favouring Preston
The context
Preston remain in the Championship after last season, while Wolves arrive down from the Premier League following relegation. This meeting marks a fresh chapter as the two sides have not competed in the same division recently, adding an intriguing dynamic to the fixture.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Preston
Away — Wolves
Analysis
Preston hold a notable advantage in goal difference and points per game from last season, suggesting a solid foundation to build on. Wolves, adjusting to life after relegation and integrating new signings, face a tough challenge. The predicted halftime score of 1-0 aligns with a closely contested match, with Preston expected to maintain their lead into the second half.
Prediction
The forecast sees Preston securing a 2-1 win, reflecting their stronger statistical profile and home advantage. The match is expected to be competitive, with a total of four cards likely, indicating a spirited contest.
The verdict
As the season gets underway, Preston look poised to make a positive statement against Wolves. Fans can anticipate an engaging encounter with Preston narrowly coming out on top in this early test.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Fer López
Assist: André
Hughes
Yellow Card
Munetsi
Yellow Card
McCann
Yellow Card
Leroy
Yellow Card
Lindsay
Erabi
Munetsi
Rodrigo Gomes
Armstrong
Assist: Jiménez
Lang
Leroy
André
Jiménez
Fer López
Assist: Doyle
Bueno
Thompson
Assist: Burgzorg
Clarke
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
Preston
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1D. IversenG
- 4H. ClarkeD
- 6L. LindsayD
- 7A. DevineM
- 8A. McCannM
- 9J. ErabiF
- 10C. LangM
- 14J. StoreyD
- 16A. HughesD
- 27L. LeroyM
- 37D. BurgzorgM
Substitutes
- 2Pol ValentínD
- 3A. VukčevićD
- 11T. SmallD
- 15J. ThompsonM
- 19L. GibsonD
- 21L. NichollsG
- 23A. MoranM
- 30G. GrybaF
- 32Ed NolanD
Wolves
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1José SáG
- 3Hugo BuenoD
- 5M. MunetsiM
- 7AndréM
- 9R. JiménezF
- 21Rodrigo GomesM
- 24Toti GomesD
- 28Fer LópezM
- 34N. DjigaD
- 36M. ManeM
- 38J. TchatchouaD
Substitutes
- 4S. BuenoD
- 6D. Møller WolfeD
- 8J. JamesM
- 10A. ArmstrongF
- 12B. TraoréM
- 17Pedro LimaD
- 20T. DoyleM
- 23T. ChirewaF
- 31S. JohnstoneG
Preston
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfie Devine | M | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Harry Clarke | D | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordan Storey | D | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali McCann(C) | M | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Delano Burgzorg | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Callum Lang | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Leo Leroy | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Daniel Iversen | G | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jusef Erabi | F | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liam Lindsay | D | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrew Hughes | D | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Ed Nolan | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lee Nicholls | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordan Thompson | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrija Vukčević | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pol Valentín | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrew Moran | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lewis Gibson | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thierry Small | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| George Gryba | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wolves
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fer López | M | 45 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Marshall Munetsi | M | 45 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| André | M | 45 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Jackson Tchatchoua | D | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Toti Gomes(C) | D | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Hugo Bueno | D | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| José Sá | G | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nasser Djiga | D | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Raúl Jiménez | F | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Rodrigo Gomes | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| Mateus Mané | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Sam Johnstone | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adam Armstrong | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Santiago Bueno | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tommy Doyle | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Boubacar Traoré | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tawanda Chirewa | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Møller Wolfe | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordan James | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro Lima | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |