International Coverage
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Denmark | Viaplay Denmark | |
Finland | Elisa Viihde Viaplay | |
Iceland | Viaplay Iceland | |
Netherlands | Viaplay Netherlands | |
Norway | Viaplay Norway | |
Sweden | Viaplay Sweden | |
United States | Paramount+ |
How to watch Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers with a VPN
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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.
Today's game between Preston North End and Wolverhampton Wanderers will kick-off at 22 Aug 2026, 15:00.
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.
Team news & squads
Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Probable lineups
Manager
- P. Heckingbottom
Paul Heckingbottom has not confirmed a probable starting XI for Preston 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.
Cesar Peixoto has similarly not released a projected XI or confirmed squad details for Wolves. No injuries or suspensions have been listed at this stage, and further team 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, recording one win, no draws, and four defeats. Their most recent result was a 2-1 Championship loss to Bolton Wanderers on August 15. Before that, they beat Huddersfield Town on penalties in the Carabao Cup after a 1-1 draw, but lost to Stockport County, Bradford City, and Cambridge United in pre-season friendlies. Preston scored five goals and conceded seven across those five matches.
Wolves have been in considerably better shape, winning three of their last five and losing one. Their most recent outing ended in a 2-2 Championship draw at Blackburn Rovers on August 14. Prior to that, they beat Port Vale 3-0 in the Carabao Cup and claimed back-to-back friendly wins against Racing Santander and Doncaster Rovers. Their only defeat across that run was a 2-1 pre-season loss to Real Sociedad. Wolves scored 10 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 beat Preston North End 2-1 at Molineux. Before that, the sides had not faced each other since the 2017-18 Championship season, when a February 2018 fixture at Deepdale ended 1-1. Across the last five head-to-head matches on record, Wolves have won twice, Preston have not won any, and two matches ended level.
Standings
In the Championship table, Preston North End currently sit 19th while Wolverhampton Wanderers are placed 12th.