Preston North End and Southampton square off at Deepdale at 1:30 PM May 2, 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. Southampton have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Southampton lead the rivalry with 5 wins over Preston North End's 4. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Preston North End edged it 0-2.

With so much at stake in the Championship, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.