Today's game between Preston North End and Wolverhampton Wanderers will kick-off at Aug 22, 2026, 10:00 AM.
US viewers can watch Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers live via several platforms. Fubo, Paramount+, DirecTV Stream, and CBS Sports Network all carry the game.
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Preston North End host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Deepdale in the Championship, with both clubs looking to find their footing in the early weeks of the 2026-27 season.
Wolves arrive in Lancashire as a club adjusting to life outside the Premier League for the first time since 2018. After eight consecutive top-flight seasons, Cesar Peixoto's side are building toward promotion and arrived at Deepdale off the back of a 2-2 draw at Blackburn Rovers on August 14.
The club has also been active in the transfer market. Wales international Jordan James has joined on loan from Rennes, with an option to buy at the end of the season. The 22-year-old scored 11 goals for Leicester City last term and collected their Player of the Season award, giving Peixoto a genuine creative threat in the middle of the park.
Preston, managed by Paul Heckingbottom, face a tougher start to the campaign. They lost their Championship opener 2-1 to Bolton Wanderers on August 15 and head into this fixture without a win in their last four competitive and friendly outings combined.
Heckingbottom's side did show some resilience in the Carabao Cup, beating Huddersfield Town on penalties after a 1-1 draw, but their early-season form in the league will need to improve quickly if they are to avoid a difficult run.
For US viewers looking to catch this Championship fixture live, the TV channel and live stream options are listed below.
How to watch Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Probable lineups
Manager
- P. Heckingbottom
Preston head coach Paul Heckingbottom has not confirmed a probable starting XI ahead of this fixture, and no injury or suspension information is currently available for the home side. Updates will be added closer to kick-off.
Wolves manager Cesar Peixoto is similarly yet to confirm his team selection, with no reported injuries or suspensions in the data available. Further squad news is expected to emerge in the build-up to the match.
Form
Preston have won just once in their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent outing was a 2-1 Championship defeat to Bolton Wanderers on August 15, and they also lost to Stockport County 1-0 and Bradford City 3-2 in pre-season friendlies. Their only win came against Huddersfield Town in the Carabao Cup, where they advanced on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Preston conceded eight goals across their last five matches.
Wolves have been in considerably better shape. They drew 2-2 with Blackburn Rovers in their Championship opener on August 14, but won three of their previous four outings, including a 3-0 Carabao Cup victory over Port Vale and a 3-0 friendly win against Racing Santander. Their only defeat across that run came in a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad, a 2-1 loss. Wolves scored eight goals and conceded four across those five matches.
Head-to-Head Record
Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these two clubs came in the Carabao Cup on August 23, 2022, when Wolverhampton Wanderers won 2-1 at Molineux. Before that, the sides had not faced each other since the 2017-18 Championship season, when their meeting at Deepdale ended 1-1 in February 2018. Across the last five recorded head-to-head matches, Wolves have won three times, with one draw and one match ending level, and the sides have shared 11 goals across those five encounters.
Standings
In the Championship table, Preston North End sit 19th and Wolverhampton Wanderers are 12th.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.