Preston North End defeated Portsmouth 1–0 at Deepdale on Saturday, 7 February 2026, in a Championship Matchday 31 fixture that kicked off at 15:01 UTC. The only goal of the game arrived in the first half, sending the teams into the break with Preston leading 1–0. Adam Herczeg of England was the referee for this contest, which saw Preston secure three vital points in front of their home supporters.

At the time of this Matchday 31 result, the victory was a significant boost for Preston’s push for...