Saturday's Championship clash at Deepdale sees a Preston North End side playing for pride host a West Bromwich Albion team desperate for points. With kick-off at 15:00 BST, the Baggies arrive looking to extend their seven-game unbeaten run (W2 D5) and solidify their position above the relegation zone.

While Preston's play-off dreams are mathematically all but over, they are enjoying a late-season resurgence, unbeaten in their last four outings. However, history heavily favors the visitors; West Brom have won five of the last six meetings between these sides, showcasing a defensive solidity that has seen them concede just three times in those matches.

The stats reveal a classic clash of narratives. West Brom have become the Championship's draw specialists in 2026, sharing the points nine times. Preston, meanwhile, are riding an 11-game streak without a clean sheet—the longest current run in the league—yet still finding ways to avoid defeat.

For Preston, the attacking burden is shared, with Milutin Osmajic, Lewis Dobbin, and Alfie Devine each on eight goals. This marks the first time since the 2017-18 season that three Lilywhites have reached that tally, offering a bright spot for the future. All eyes will be on whether their collective firepower can crack a West Brom defense fighting for its Championship life.