Preston North End lose to Stoke City after formation change

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Preston North End were defeated 2-0 by Stoke City in the Championship.

Preston North End were defeated 2-0 by Stoke City in a Championship match at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday. Manager Graham Alexander made a formation change for the fixture, switching from a back-three to a back-four for the first time. Alexander later explained his decision regarding the tactical adjustment following the defeat.

Ahead of the match, Alexander had faced midfield selection decisions and made two changes to the team. Separately, the manager had been working with midfielder Greg Docherty as a free agent during the week, though had yet to make a decision on signing him for Preston.

Preston North End lose to Stoke City after formation change — Image: Chorley Guardian

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Graham Alexander shares what he told his Preston North End players after Stoke City defeatPreston were defeated 2-0 by Stoke City on Saturday.Chorley Guardian · 1 Nov, 15:48
Graham Alexander yet to make decision on signing Greg Docherty as a free agent for PrestonGreg Docherty has been training with Preston North End this week.Chorley Guardian · 31 Oct, 16:11
Graham Alexander explains formation change in Preston North End defeat to Stoke CityPreston switched from a back-three to a back-four for the first time vs Stoke City.Lancashire Post · 31 Oct, 15:55
Preston North End's 'bar' is back on the floor after Graham Alexander formation change backfires against StokePreston North End were defeated 2-0 by Stoke City in the Championship.Lancashire Post · 31 Oct, 14:36
Graham Alexander makes two changes for Preston North End team vs Stoke CityPreston North End face Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday.Chorley Guardian · 31 Oct, 11:25
Graham Alexander has two midfield selection headaches... Preston North End predicted starting XI vs StokePreston take on Stoke City in the Championship on Satruday.Lancashire Post · 31 Oct, 06:01
Andy Moran is already living up to the challenge set to him by Graham Alexander at Preston North EndAndy Moran is pushing for a starting place in Graham Alexander’s PNE side.Lancashire Post · 30 Oct, 17:01

In this story: Preston North End · Stoke City · Graham Alexander · Greg Docherty · Bet365 Stadium

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