What channel is West Ham United v Preston on in the UK?

None: it is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, and matches in that slot are not broadcast live in the UK. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.

Where is West Ham United v Preston being played?

At London Stadium, capacity 62,500. West Ham United are the home side.

What form are West Ham United and Preston in?

Last league results, most recent first. West Ham United: W W D D W (2 wins in a row). Preston: L L L D L (3 defeats in a row).

Who are the top scorers for West Ham United and Preston?

West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen (6) and Konstantinos Mavropanos (5). Championship goals only.

Who is the favourite in West Ham United v Preston?

Arena Rete's model makes West Ham United favourites (77%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 2-0. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did West Ham United and Preston last meet?

On 21 Jul 2018 (Club Friendlies): Preston 2-2 West Ham United.

Where can I follow West Ham United v Preston live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

Championship · matchday 16 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 16:27

What channel is West Ham United v Preston on?

West Ham United v Preston kicks off on Saturday 21 November at 3pm UK time, at London Stadium, in the Championship, matchday 16. It is not shown live on UK television: it kicks off inside the Saturday 3pm closed period, when no match may be broadcast live in the UK.

West Ham United are 2nd with 22 points from 11 matches (6 won, 4 drawn, 1 lost), 2 wins in a row; Preston are 24th with 4 points from 11 (1 won, 1 drawn, 9 lost), 3 defeats in a row. Goals: West Ham United have scored 30 and conceded 12 (+18), Preston have scored 9 and conceded 24 (-15). West Ham United have taken 10 points from 5 home matches, Preston 1 point from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Jarrod Bowen (6) for West Ham United. Arena Rete's model makes West Ham United favourites (77%), with 2-0 the most likely score. In the 1 previous meeting on record: 0 wins for West Ham United, 1 draw, 0 wins for Preston.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 21 November · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKNot televised: Saturday 3pm kick-offs are not shown live in the UK.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumLondon StadiumCapacity62,500Refereeto be appointed

How to watch West Ham United v Preston in the UK

The Championship TV guide →

West Ham United v Preston is not on television in the UK. For the rest of the Championship, the rights are held by:

Sky SportsThe selected the Championship matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event; Sky shows more than 1,000 EFL matches a season under a deal that runs to 2028/29.
ITVfreeTen EFL matches a season live and free to air on ITV1 and ITVX, shown alongside Sky.

The streaming services that carry the Championship:

Sky Sports+The matches not on the main Sky Sports channels; included with Sky Sports at no extra cost: the Sky Sports+ channel and the Sky Sports app on Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream and mobile.
Sky GoEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; included for Sky Sports customers, on phones, tablets, laptops and consoles.
NOWEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; with a NOW Sports membership, no long contract.
ITVXfreeThe ten free-to-air matches and the highlights; free, with registration.

Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+

Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

West Ham United2nd · 22 points from 11 · 2 wins in a row

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Sat 17 OctSwansea 0-1 West Ham United
Wed 14 OctLincoln 0-6 West Ham United
Fri 9 OctWest Ham United 1-1 QPR
Sat 19 SeptMillwall 2-2 West Ham United
Fri 11 SeptWest Ham United 6-0 Wrexham

At home in the league: 3-1-1 (W-D-L), 15 scored, 5 concededTop scorers: Jarrod Bowen (6) and Konstantinos Mavropanos (5)

Preston24th · 4 points from 11 · 3 defeats in a row

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Sat 17 OctWrexham 4-1 Preston
Tue 13 OctBirmingham 4-0 Preston
Sat 10 OctPreston 0-1 Millwall
Sat 19 SeptQPR 2-2 Preston
Sat 12 SeptPreston 0-1 Lincoln

Away in the league: 0-1-5 (W-D-L), 5 scored, 15 conceded

What is at stake

If it ended today →

West Ham United are 2nd, in the automatic promotion places: level on points with the play-offs. Preston are 24th, in the relegation zone: 15 pts off the play-offs. 18 points separate the two sides.

In the Championship: The top two go up automatically. Play-offs from third to sixth. The bottom three are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The data forecast

Full head to head →

West Ham United v PrestonArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

77%14%

West Ham United 77%draw 14%Preston 9%

Most likely score2-010% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsOver71% over · 29% under

Both teams to scoreYes55% yes

Goals the model expects2.81 – 0.88West Ham United – Preston

Poisson model on 11 league matches for West Ham United and 11 for Preston, actual goals and expected goals weighted equally; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

West Ham United v Preston down the years

0West Ham United wins

1draws

0Preston wins

1 meeting in our data provider's archive · goals: West Ham United 2, Preston 2 · 4 per match

21 Jul 2018Preston2-2West Ham UnitedClub Friendlies

The last meeting was on 21 Jul 2018: Preston 2-2 West Ham United. West Ham United have not won any of the meetings on record. Preston have not won any of the meetings on record.

The numbers compared

All Championship team stats →

West Ham United on the left, Preston on the right: league matches only, 11 and 11 played.

6-4-1Won-drawn-lost1-1-9

2.00Points per match0.36

2.73Goals scored per match0.82

1.09Goals conceded per match2.18

4Clean sheets0

0Failed to score4

3-1-1 · 10 ptsHome record v away record0-1-5 · 1 pts

2.17Expected goals for, per match1.22

1.17Expected goals against, per match1.47

57.8% (4th of 24)Possession41.5% (22nd of 24)

6.18 (2nd of 24)Shots on target2.55 (23rd of 24)

16.27 (4th of 24)Total shots12.09 (17th of 24)

6.27 (4th of 24)Corners4.64 (17th of 24)

23 (8th of 24)Yellow cards25 (5th of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does West Ham United v Preston kick off?: Saturday 21 November at 3pm UK time, at London Stadium.
What channel is West Ham United v Preston on in the UK?: None: it is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, and matches in that slot are not broadcast live in the UK. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Why is West Ham United v Preston not on TV?: Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid.
Is West Ham United v Preston on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch West Ham United v Preston highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is West Ham United v Preston being played?: At London Stadium, capacity 62,500. West Ham United are the home side.
Where are West Ham United and Preston in the table?: West Ham United are 2nd with 22 points from 11 matches; Preston are 24th with 4 points from 11. West Ham United are 2nd, in the automatic promotion places: level on points with the play-offs. Preston are 24th, in the relegation zone: 15 pts off the play-offs.
What form are West Ham United and Preston in?: Last league results, most recent first. West Ham United: W W D D W (2 wins in a row). Preston: L L L D L (3 defeats in a row).
Who are the top scorers for West Ham United and Preston?: West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen (6) and Konstantinos Mavropanos (5). Championship goals only.
Who is the favourite in West Ham United v Preston?: Arena Rete's model makes West Ham United favourites (77%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 2-0. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between West Ham United and Preston?: 1 meeting on record: 0 wins for West Ham United, 1 draw, 0 wins for Preston; goals 2-2.
When did West Ham United and Preston last meet?: On 21 Jul 2018 (Club Friendlies): Preston 2-2 West Ham United.
Where can I follow West Ham United v Preston live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

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