Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End Prediction, Preview and Stats

England flag 2025/2026 Championship, England
The Valley Sat, 11 Apr - 2:00 PM
Championship
Charlton Athletic CHA
1 Winner 2
Preston North End PNE
Full Time Sat, 11 Apr 2:00 PM
Round 42 Regular Season
Joe Rankin-Costello - 18'
Goal
|
Goal
Brad Potts - 65'
Lewis Dobbin - 25'

CONTEXT

The match between Charlton Athletic and Preston North End is now finished, ending 1-2 to the visitors. Level at 1-1 by half-time, the game opened up after the break as Preston North End grabbed the winner to secure all three points on the road. Pre-match expectations positioned Charlton Athletic as the stronger side, yet the result represented only a minimal deviation from those assessments, with Preston North End emerging as the team that exceeded projections slightly. The outcome aligned with the pre-match projection overall. Charlton Athletic held 45 percent possession compared to Preston North End’s 55 percent, though expected goals data was unavailable to provide further statistical context. No red cards were shown, and there were no major disruptive events. The efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations for both teams across the full match. Preston North End proved more clinical in the second half, converting their opportunities despite Charlton Athletic’s home advantage and perceived edge. This away victory underlines how the visitors stayed competitive and ultimately prevailed in a contest that followed a largely predictable path once the second-half adjustments took effect.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Preston North End showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

J. Busby

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

C. Brown

1st Assistant

D. Leach

2nd Assistant

J. Smith

4th Official

Charlton Athletic N. Jones
N. Jones
VS
Preston North End P. Heckingbottom
P. Heckingbottom
1.16
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.19
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Watford Rank: D
Bristol City Rank: L
Norwich City Rank: L
Oxford United Rank: D
Middlesbrough Rank: W
Birmingham City Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Queens Park Rangers Rank: D
Leicester City Rank: D
Stoke City Rank: W
Norwich City Rank: L
Coventry City Rank: L
Oxford United Rank: L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 9
9

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Charlton Athletic
0.19%
Draw
3.7%
Away Preston North End
96.11%

Movement

Changes since opening
Charlton Athletic
0%
Draw
-1.95%
Preston North End
+1.95%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
24.27
17.43
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Charlton Athletic
Preston North End
Power Score
24.27
17.43
League Position
18
13
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Charlton Athletic — Opponent-weighted form score
Preston North End — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Charlton Athletic Preston North End

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Charlton Athletic

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Preston North End

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Charlton Athletic ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Preston North End
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
44.00
28.91
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.91
44.00
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Charlton Athletic +1.54 Efficiency Index
vs
Preston North End -1.54 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Charlton Athletic
Preston North End
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Charlton Athletic ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Preston North End
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Charlton Athletic Preston North End
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Charlton Athletic Preston North End
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Charlton Athletic
Preston North End
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Charlton Athletic
vs
Preston North End
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Charlton Athletic Preston North End
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Charlton Athletic 0.30
Preston North End 0.37
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Charlton Athletic Preston North End
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Charlton Athletic 0.05
Preston North End 0.02
Charlton Athletic
Preston North End
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CHA had peak pressure around 98'.
  • PNE started the game with stronger pressure.
CHA Pressure PNE Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CHA reached the top pressure at 98' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 11 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Charlton Athletic CHA Home
11 matches
Preston North End PNE Away
Match Record
1
Wins
9
1
Draws
1
9
Losses
1
Goals
7
Goals Scored
18
18
Goals Conceded
7
-11
Goal Difference
+11

Data last updated: 2026-04-12T00:07:03+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
W. Mannion
England
25 W. Mannion
K. Ramsey
England
2 K. Ramsey
L. Jones
England
5 L. Jones
A. Bell
Jamaica
17 A. Bell
S. Carey
Substitution
England
14 S. Carey
J. Rankin-Costello
Substitution
England
26 J. Rankin-Costello
G. Docherty
Scotland
10 G. Docherty
L. Chambers
Substitution
England
19 L. Chambers
J. Fevrier
England
77 J. Fevrier
T. Campbell
Substitution
England
7 T. Campbell
L. Dykes
Scotland
99 L. Dykes
Pitch
D. Iversen
Denmark
1 D. Iversen
A. Hughes
Substitution
Wales
16 A. Hughes
L. Gibson
England
19 L. Gibson
J. Storey
England
14 J. Storey
O. Offiah
England
42 O. Offiah
A. Devine
England
21 A. Devine
B. Whiteman
England
4 B. Whiteman
A. Moran
Substitution
Republic of Ireland
23 A. Moran
B. Potts
Substitution
England
44 B. Potts
L. Dobbin
England
17 L. Dobbin
D. Jebbison
Substitution
Canada
9 D. Jebbison

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 11, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Championship, England · Round 42 · Regular Season
Stadium :
The Valley
Capacity :
27111
Attendance :
18902
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
John Busby
Connor Brown
Daniel Leach
Joshua Smith

Statistics

Possession
CHA
48%
PNE
52%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 2
6 Shots 5
56 Dangerous attacks 38
45 Possession 55
7 Corners 4
8 Free kicks 6
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

25 Successful Headers 33
11 Goal Kicks 7
86 Ball Safe 82
27 Throwins 19
1 Hit Woodwork 0
10 Goal Attempts 10
57 Successful Dribbles Percentage 25
4 Successful Dribbles 1
7 Dribble Attempts 4
0 Assists 2
4 Substitutions 4

Attacking

106 Attacks 92
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

335 Passes 419
32 Successful Long Passes 25
36 Successful Long Passes Percentage 35
89 Long Passes 72
222 Successful Passes 310
66 Successful Passes Percentage 74
11 Key Passes 12

Defensive

3 Saves 6
9 Tackles 13
7 Interceptions 10

Build-up

24 Total Crosses 24
7 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

6 Fouls 8
2 Offsides 3

Lineup

Referee : John Busby

Starting XI ▼

25
Will Mannion
Will Mannion Goalkeeper
2
Kayne Ramsay
Kayne Ramsay Defender
5
Lloyd Jones
Lloyd Jones Defender
17
Amari'i Bell
Amari'i Bell Defender
10
Greg Docherty
Greg Docherty Midfielder
14
Sonny Carey
Sonny Carey Midfielder
8
Luke Berry
Luke Berry
Midfielder88'
19
Luke Chambers
Luke Chambers Midfielder
24
Matty Godden
Matty Godden
Attacker57'
26
Joe Rankin-Costello
Joe Rankin-Costello Midfielder
37
I. Fullah
I. Fullah
Midfielder58'
7
Tyreece Campbell
Tyreece Campbell Attacker
11
Miles Leaburn
Miles Leaburn
Attacker76'
77
Jayden Fevrier
Jayden Fevrier Attacker
99
Lyndon Dykes
Lyndon Dykes Attacker
Referee : John Busby

Starting XI ▼

1
Daniel Iversen
Daniel Iversen Goalkeeper
14
Jordan Storey
Jordan Storey Defender
16
Andrew Hughes
Andrew Hughes Defender
3
Andrija Vukcevic
Andrija Vukcevic
Defender88'
19
Lewis Gibson
Lewis Gibson Defender
42
Odeluga Offiah
Odeluga Offiah Defender
4
Ben Whiteman
Ben Whiteman Midfielder
21
Alfie Devine
Alfie Devine Midfielder
23
Andrew Moran
Andrew Moran Midfielder
15
Jordan Andrew Thompson
Jordan Andrew Thompson
Midfielder75'
44
Brad Potts
Brad Potts Midfielder
6
Liam Lindsay
Liam Lindsay
Defender82'
9
Daniel Jebbison
Daniel Jebbison Attacker
28
Milutin Osmajic
Milutin Osmajic
Attacker75'
17
Lewis Dobbin
Lewis Dobbin Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Daniel Iversen
Time wasting / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Luke Berry → Sonny Carey
7th Substitution
88'
88'
Event
Andrija Vukcevic → Andrew Hughes
8th Substitution
82'
Event
Liam Lindsay → Brad Potts
6th Substitution
Event
Miles Leaburn → Tyreece Campbell
5th Substitution
76'
75'
Event
Milutin Osmajic → Daniel Jebbison
3rd Substitution
75'
Event
Jordan Andrew Thompson → Andrew Moran
4th Substitution
71'
Event
Ben Whiteman
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
68'
Event
Odeluga Offiah
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
65'
Event
Brad Potts
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
I. Fullah → Joe Rankin-Costello
2nd Substitution
58'
Event
Matty Godden → Luke Chambers
1st Substitution
57'
Event
Lyndon Dykes
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
55'
1ST-HALF
Event
Lloyd Jones
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
33'
25'
Event
Lewis Dobbin
Header / 2nd Goal
Event
Joe Rankin-Costello
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
18'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Charlton Athletic wins a corner after Jordan Storey concedes.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
90
Corner Corner
Lloyd Jones from Charlton Athletic had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just to the left. The assist came from Jayden Fevrier, who provided a cross following a corner.
90
Corner Corner
Preston North End win a corner after Ibrahim Fullah concedes.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Daniel Iversen of Preston North End receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
Foul by Luke Berry of Charlton Athletic.
90
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Fullah from Charlton Athletic makes an attacking attempt, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, but his effort is saved by Preston North End's goalkeeper Daniel Iversen in the center of the goal. The assist came from Matty Godden.
90
Attempt Attempt
Luke Berry from Charlton Athletic had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box but it went to the left. The assist came from Amari'i Bell's cross.
90
Update Update
Jordan Storey from Preston North End won a free kick in defense.
90
Corner Corner
Charlton Athletic wins a corner after Lewis Gibson concedes.
90
Attempt Attempt
Lyndon Dykes' shot for Charlton Athletic from the center of the box is blocked. Miles Leaburn provided the assist.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Charlton Athletic after a concession by Benjamin Whiteman.
90
Attempt Attempt
Matty Godden's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Lyndon Dykes from Charlton Athletic attempts a shot with his left foot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Daniel Iversen of Preston North End. The assist comes from Lloyd Jones.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Charlton Athletic: Luke Berry replaces Sonny Carey.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Preston North End: Andrija Vukcevic replaces Andrew Hughes.
87
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Jordan Thompson of Preston North End.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Charlton Athletic after a concession by Benjamin Whiteman.
85
Corner Corner
Kayne Ramsay had a missed chance for Charlton Athletic, heading the ball from the center of the box but failing to score. The assist came from Jayden Fevrier, who delivered a cross after a corner.
85
Update Update
Offside called against Preston North End. Milutin Osmajic is in an offside position.
84
Attempt Attempt
Sonny Carey of Charlton Athletic has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked. The assist came from Matty Godden.
83
Attempt Attempt
Andrew Hughes from Preston North End missed a chance with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box after a fast break.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Preston North End: Liam Lindsay replaces Brad Potts.
80
Update Update
Offside called against Charlton Athletic. Matty Godden is offside.
78
Attempt Attempt
Lyndon Dykes of Charlton Athletic has a shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
77
Corner Corner
Charlton Athletic win a corner after Benjamin Whiteman concedes.
77
Attempt Attempt
Lyndon Dykes' shot for Charlton Athletic from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Greg Docherty, who provided a header.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Charlton Athletic after a concession by Jordan Storey.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Charlton Athletic: Miles Leaburn comes on for Tyreece Campbell.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Preston North End: Milutin Osmajic replaces Daniel Jebbison.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Preston North End: Jordan Thompson replaces Andrew Moran.
74
Update Update
Tyreece Campbell from Charlton Athletic won a free kick on the right wing.
74
Update Update
Foul by Lewis Gibson of Preston North End.
71
Update Update
Foul committed by Benjamin Whiteman of Preston North End.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Benjamin Whiteman of Preston North End receives a yellow card for a foul.
71
Update Update
Ibrahim Fullah from Charlton Athletic won a free kick in an attacking position.
69
Update Update
Offside called against Charlton Athletic. Tyreece Campbell is offside.
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Odeluga Offiah of Preston North End receives a yellow card for a foul.
68
Update Update
Odeluga Offiah fouled a player from Preston North End.
68
Update Update
Sonny Carey of Charlton Athletic won a free kick in defense.
67
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Andrew Moran from Preston North End.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Preston North End leads 2-1 after Brad Potts scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the left corner, assisted by Lewis Dobbin on a fast break.
61
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Greg Docherty from Charlton Athletic takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Daniel Iversen from Preston North End, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Sonny Carey.
60
Corner Corner
Daniel Jebbison of Preston North End attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Will Mannion of Charlton Athletic saves it in the left corner. The assist came from Benjamin Whiteman.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Charlton Athletic: Ibrahim Fullah replaces Joe Rankin-Costello.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Charlton Athletic: Matty Godden replaces Luke Chambers.
57
Corner Corner
Missed chance for Preston North End. Benjamin Whiteman heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes over the bar. The assist came from Alfie Devine, who delivered a cross after a corner.
56
Corner Corner
Preston North End win a corner after Greg Docherty concedes.
56
Corner Corner
Preston North End win a corner after Jayden Fevrier concedes.
55
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Lyndon Dykes of Charlton Athletic receives a yellow card for a foul.
55
Update Update
Jordan Storey from Preston North End won a free kick in defense.
54
Update Update
Alfie Devine of Preston North End is flagged for offside.
52
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Jebbison from Preston North End had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went close and missed. The assist came from Alfie Devine, who provided the cross.
47
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Jebbison of Preston North End missed a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. The assist came from Lewis Gibson's cross.
47
Update Update
Alfie Devine from Preston North End won a free kick on the left wing.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Greg Docherty for Charlton Athletic.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Charlton Athletic and Preston North End tied at 1-1.
45
Corner Corner
Preston North End win a corner after Greg Docherty concedes.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
The second half starts with the match tied at 1-1 between Charlton Athletic and Preston North End.
45
Update Update
Luke Chambers from Charlton Athletic won a free kick in an attacking position.
45
Update Update
Odeluga Offiah fouled a player from Preston North End.
44
Update Update
Foul by Kayne Ramsay of Charlton Athletic.
44
Update Update
Lewis Dobbin of Preston North End won a free kick in defense.
43
Attempt Attempt
Brad Potts from Preston North End missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. Lewis Dobbin provided the assist.
41
Attempt Attempt
Jordan Storey of Preston North End missed a headed chance from the center of the box, following a cross from Andrew Hughes.
38
Update Update
Alfie Devine of Preston North End is flagged for offside.
35
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Lloyd Jones from Charlton Athletic.
34
Attempt Attempt
Lewis Dobbin's shot from the center of the box is blocked.
33
Update Update
Foul committed by Lloyd Jones of Charlton Athletic.
33
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Lloyd Jones from Charlton Athletic receives a yellow card for a foul.
33
Update Update
Lewis Dobbin from Preston North End won a free kick in an attacking position.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Charlton Athletic after Odeluga Offiah concedes.
30
Attempt Attempt
Lewis Dobbin's shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was by Daniel Jebbison.
28
Corner Corner
Alfie Devine from Preston North End attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Will Mannion of Charlton Athletic. The assist came from Daniel Jebbison.
27
Update Update
Foul committed by Brad Potts of Preston North End.
27
Update Update
Amari'i Bell of Charlton Athletic won a free kick in defense.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Lewis Dobbin scores for Preston North End with a header from a few meters into the top left corner, assisted by Brad Potts' cross.
24
Attempt Attempt
Lewis Dobbin from Preston North End misses a chance as his left-footed shot from outside the box goes high. The assist was provided by Benjamin Whiteman.
22
Update Update
Sonny Carey of Charlton Athletic won a free kick in defense.
22
Update Update
Foul committed by Lewis Gibson of Preston North End.
20
Update Update
Andrew Moran from Preston North End won a free kick in defense.
20
Update Update
Foul committed by Joe Rankin-Costello of Charlton Athletic.
20
Attempt Attempt
Tyreece Campbell of Charlton Athletic attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is saved by Preston North End's goalkeeper Daniel Iversen in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Joe Rankin-Costello.
18
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Charlton Athletic lead 1-0 against Preston North End. Joe Rankin-Costello scores for Charlton Athletic with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner.
17
Update Update
Foul committed by Andrew Hughes of Preston North End.
13
Update Update
Jayden Fevrier from Charlton Athletic was awarded a free kick on the right wing.
13
Update Update
Foul committed by Andrew Hughes of Preston North End.
10
Corner Corner
Preston North End win a corner after Lloyd Jones concedes.
7
Attempt Attempt
Joe Rankin-Costello's shot from outside the box for Charlton Athletic is blocked.
6
Update Update
Odeluga Offiah fouled a player from Preston North End.
6
Update Update
Joe Rankin-Costello from Charlton Athletic won a free kick in an attacking position.
4
Update Update
Joe Rankin-Costello of Charlton Athletic hits the left post with a header from the center of the box, assisted by Tyreece Campbell's cross.
2
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Brad Potts from Preston North End has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is saved in the left corner by Will Mannion of Charlton Athletic. The assist was provided by Lewis Dobbin.
1
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Greg Docherty from Charlton Athletic shot with his left foot from outside the box.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Preston North End exhibited a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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