Predicted lineup for Preston North End:
Iversen, Hughes, Storey, Offiah, Small, Thompson, Leroy, Lindsay, Burgzorg, Devine, Lang
Wrexham
Callum Doyle returned to Wrexham's starting side against West Brom after missing the previous match with a groin tendon problem, and he is set to continue at the back. Oliver Rathbone, who also made his first start of this run in that game, is in line to continue further forward.
Max Cleworth remains sidelined with a muscle injury, with Zak Vyner expected to continue at right-back. Wrexham are also without Ben Sheaf and Liberato Cacace through injury. They have won just once in their last five league games and sit 16th with 11 points ahead of Saturday's visit from Preston North End.
Preston North End
Harry Clarke, who started four of Preston North End's last five matches, has been ruled out with a hyper-extended knee. Stanley Mills is suspended for the trip to Wrexham after his red card against Birmingham City and is expected to miss a couple of games. Johnny Kenny, another recent regular, remains doubtful after missing training and was due to be assessed again before a possible return later in the week.
Thierr Small is expected to keep his place after making his first start in five matches against Birmingham. Liam Gibbs, who also started that game, has since undergone a scan on a muscle injury, leaving Odeluga Offiah expected to start on the right of defence.
Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?
Wrexham
Player
Starts
Min.
Form
Anthony Patterson
5/5
450
solid
Ben Whiteman
5/5
450
solid
Jacques Ekomié
5/5
438
solid
Zak Vyner
4/5
413
mixed
Callum O'Hare
4/5
405
mixed
Dominic Hyam
4/5
383
mixed
Callum Doyle
4/4
360
mixed
Issa Kabore
4/5
336
mixed
Preston North End
Player
Starts
Min.
Form
Daniel Iversen
5/5
450
poor
Jordan Storey
5/5
450
solid
Jordan Thompson
5/5
450
mixed
Alfie Devine
5/5
413
poor
Odeluga Offiah
4/5
361
mixed
Leo Leroy
4/5
348
mixed
Callum Lang
5/5
333
solid
Harry Clarke
4/4
315
mixed
Pre-match prediction
Pre-match goals forecast
1.281.22
Predicted goals2.8
Both teams to score80%
Over 2.5 goals70%
Corners7.6
Team comparison
WRX home
Per match
PNE away
1.00
Points
0.20
1.20
Goals for
0.80
1.40
Goals against
2.20
1.28
xG for
1.22
1.47
xG against
2.01
4.4
Corners
3.2
DLDWL
Home and away form
LLLDL
Wrexham vs Preston North End: head-to-head record
3 previous meetings
2Wrexham1draws0Preston North End
Goals per match3.33
Both teams scored100%
Over 2.5 goals67%
Dec 2025Wrexham2 - 1Preston North End
Dec 2025Preston North End1 - 1Wrexham
Aug 2025Preston North End2 - 3Wrexham
Frequently asked questions
Who is the referee for Wrexham vs Preston North End?
Simon Hooper will referee Wrexham vs Preston North End.
When will the lineup for Wrexham vs Preston North End be announced?
Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .
Who is unavailable for Wrexham against Preston North End?
Wrexham are without Matty James (back injury), Sebastian Revan (hamstring injury), Ben Sheaf (injury), George Thomason (thigh injury), Liberato Cacace (calf injury) and Max Cleworth (muscle injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.
Who is unavailable for Preston North End against Wrexham?
Preston North End are without Caleb Wiley (not registered), Harry Clarke (not registered), Johnny Kenny (not registered), Theo Carroll (ankle injury), Ali McCann (hamstring injury) and Brad Potts (ankle injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.
What formation do Wrexham play?
Wrexham have used a 3-4-2-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Parkinson.
What formation do Preston North End play?
Preston North End have used a 4-4-2 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.
How did the last meeting between Wrexham and Preston North End finish?
On 29 December 2025, Wrexham vs Preston North End finished 2-1.
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