Preston vs Southampton
Preston 1–3 Southampton
Southampton made the long trip to Deepdale and left with a composed, authoritative 3-1 victory, signing off a Championship season of genuine quality with the kind of performance that reminded everyone why they finished second in the division.
Southampton claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Southampton end of the standings.
Southampton 3-1 at Preston: Saints End the Season With a Statement
Southampton made the long trip to Deepdale and left with a composed, authoritative 3-1 victory, signing off a Championship season of genuine quality with the kind of performance that reminded everyone why they finished second in the division.
Read full report →- 10'Foul
- 12'assist: Welington
- 34'Foul
- 46'off: Jordan Storey
- 46'off: Daniel Iversen
- 47'assist: Cameron Archer
- 58'off: Alfie Devine
- 58'off: Daniel Jebbison
- 60'assist: David Cornell
- 68'off: Ross Stewart
- 68'off: Cameron Bragg
- 69'off: Cameron Archer
- 75'off: Andrew Moran
- 77'off: Welington
- 81'Time wasting
- 84'off: Tom Fellows
- 90+1'assist: Samuel Edozie
- 90+4'Foul
How the result affects the EFL Championship standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coventry | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 95 |
| 2 |  Ipswich | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 84 |
| 3 |  Millwall | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 83 |
| 4 |  Southampton | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 80 |
| 5 |  Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 80 |
| 6 |  Hull City | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 73 |
| 7 |  Wrexham | 46 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 71 |
| 8 |  Derby | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 69 |
What was the final score of Preston vs Southampton?
The match finished 1-3 to Southampton.
Who won Preston vs Southampton?
Southampton won the match 3-1.
When did Preston vs Southampton take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Southampton won 3-1 at Deepdale in a Championship fixture where our model's 47% pick for a Southampton victory landed. Preston had won two of their last five matches and both teams had scored in all five of their recent outings, yet Southampton's superior form proved decisive. The visitors' three-goal haul broke through Preston's recent resilience, though the hosts managed a consolation strike in defeat. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Southampton's superior league position and unbeaten run contrast sharply with Preston's inconsistency. The visitors' xG output and goal tally suggest they'll create chances; our model indicates 80% BTTS probability reflects both sides' attacking intent. Preston's 100% BTTS record at home and Southampton's defensive lapses suggest a high-scoring affair. This fixture carries playoff implications for Southampton's top-six push.
Preston v Southampton · EFL Championship · 02/05/2026, 12:30:00