Match report
West Brom vs Preston — the facts
West Brom beat Preston 3–1 (half-time 3–0).
West Brom met Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 25). Kick-off was Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 15:00 UTC at The Hawthorns. Referee: Robert Madley.
Team pages: West Brom · Preston · Championship
Key moments
- 18' Goal: Joshua Maja — 1–0
- 35' Goal: Callum Styles (assist: Michael Johnston) — 2–0
- 40' Goal: Joshua Maja (assist: Darnell Furlong) — 3–0
- 70' Goal: Ryan Ledson (assist: Milutin Osmajić) — 3–1
Starting line-ups
West Brom (4-2-3-1)
Preston (3-4-3)
About this match
On this page: the West Brom vs Preston final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the West Brom and Preston team pages or the Championship page.