Preston North End return to home soil to face Watford at 4:00 PM Feb 14, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Championship campaign.

Preston North End enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Watford have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Preston North End hold the edge with 4 wins to Watford's 3 in 10 meetings. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Preston North End edged it 1-2.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Preston North End may hold the edge at Deepdale, but Watford's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.