Huddersfield 1-0 Preston - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Huddersfield vs Preston - result

Huddersfield 1-0 Preston in the Championship at The John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield on 17 August 2021. In their last 6 meetings, Huddersfield have won 1, Preston 3, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Huddersfield vs Preston?

Huddersfield 1-0 Preston in the Championship on Tuesday 17 August 2021 at The John Smith's Stadium.

Where was Huddersfield vs Preston played?

Huddersfield vs Preston was played at The John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield, the home ground of Huddersfield.

What is Huddersfield's recent form?

Huddersfield's last five results read D L (oldest to newest): 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is Preston's recent form?

Preston's last five results read L L (oldest to newest): 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Huddersfield and Preston?

Across the last 6 meetings Huddersfield have won 1, Preston have won 3 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Preston North End 1-1 Huddersfield Town on 8 August 2026 in the Carabao Cup.

Who is the standout player for Huddersfield?

Joe Taylor leads Huddersfield with 6 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Preston?

Harry Clarke leads Preston with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Huddersfield vs Preston?

James Linington refereed Huddersfield vs Preston, averaging 20.4 fouls and 3.4 yellow cards per game this season.

Huddersfield vs Preston - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
8 Aug 2026	Carabao Cup	Preston North End vs Huddersfield Town	1-1
9 Apr 2024	Championship	Preston North End vs Huddersfield Town	4-1
12 Dec 2023	Championship	Huddersfield Town vs Preston North End	1-3
26 Dec 2022	Championship	Preston North End vs Huddersfield Town	1-2
18 Oct 2022	Championship	Huddersfield Town vs Preston North End	0-1
9 Feb 2022	Championship	Preston North End vs Huddersfield Town	0-0

Huddersfield 1-0 Preston: match stats

Stat	Huddersfield	Preston
Possession	47%	53%
Shots	7	8
Shots on target	1	2
Corners	4	4
Fouls	12	7
Yellow cards	3	2
Tackles	9	15
Passes	375	411

Huddersfield vs Preston goals and red cards

Huddersfield: S. Berg (own goal) 74'.

Huddersfield season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2	6 of 24
Goals against	1	3 of 24
Shots	15.1	6 of 24
Shots on target	6.2	1 of 24
Fouls	11.9	14 of 24
Tackles	13.9	19 of 24
Passes	375.2	9 of 24
Corners	6.7	7 of 24

Huddersfield player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Derensili Sanches Fernandes (4), Ashley Fletcher (2), B. Radulović (2).
Assists: Derensili Sanches Fernandes (4), Ryan Ledson (3), A. Collins (2).
Shots: Derensili Sanches Fernandes (18), Ashley Fletcher (16), Ilias Bronkhorst (14).
Fouls: Ashley Fletcher (18), Marcus Harness (11), Ibane Bowat (11).

Preston season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.9	22 of 24
Goals against	1.8	21 of 24
Shots	12.9	14 of 24
Shots on target	2.9	23 of 24
Fouls	10.3	15 of 24
Tackles	14	16 of 24
Passes	336.7	22 of 24
Corners	5.1	14 of 24

Preston player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Callum Lang (3), Jusef Erabi (2), Johnny Kenny (2).
Assists: Delano Burgzorg (3), Andrija Vukcevic (1), Jordan Andrew Thompson (1).
Shots: Callum Lang (23), Jusef Erabi (19), Johnny Kenny (13).
Fouls: Callum Lang (15), Léo Leroy (12), Jordan Andrew Thompson (11).