Preston North End and Portsmouth square off at Deepdale at 4:00 PM Feb 7, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Championship.

Preston North End enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Portsmouth will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Portsmouth lead the rivalry with 4 wins over Preston North End's 2. 4 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Portsmouth came out on top 0-1.

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