Preston Takes on Liverpool in Must-Watch Friendly: Jota Honored, Wirtz Makes Highly Anticipated Debut

Preston Takes on Liverpool in Must-Watch Friendly: Jota Honored, Wirtz Makes Highly Anticipated Debut

Liverpool are set to take the field for their initial match following the heartbreaking loss of Diogo Jota this Sunday afternoon as they face Preston North End in a friendly encounter.

The Merseyside club has chosen to proceed with the previously scheduled match against the Championship outfit despite the recent tragic deaths of Jota and his sibling André Silva, with this weekend's game providing an opportunity for the club to honor their memory through various touching tributes.

The Premier League title holders have announced that both teams will don black armbands at Deepdale, with Preston also planning to place a wreath before the visiting supporters' section. A special memorial matchday program will be distributed free to ticket holders, accompanied by a performance of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and a moment of silence before kickoff, along with several digital commemorations for the brothers.

Preston has asked all attending fans to be seated by 2:45 p.m. to ensure the tribute ceremonies proceed without disruption.

Below are the viewing details and complete information about the match.

What Time Does Preston vs. Liverpool Kick Off?

How to Watch Preston vs. Liverpool on TV and Live Stream

The friendly match will be broadcast on free television in the United Kingdom via ITV, with coverage beginning ten minutes prior to kickoff—as originally scheduled before Jota's death. The game will also be accessible for streaming on All Red Video for fans worldwide.

Pre-match coverage will be streamed live across Liverpool's social media platforms.

Country

TV Channel/Live Stream

United Kingdom

ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Player, UTV, All Red Video

United States

All Red Video

Canada

All Red Video

Mexico

All Red Video

Liverpool Team News, Predicted Lineup vs. Preston

Liverpool boss Arne Slot will get the chance to assess summer acquisitions Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz in competitive action, if he chooses to do so.

Mohamed Salah is expected to participate at Deepdale, while Conor Bradley is also likely to get playing time at right-back after Trent Alexander-Arnold's transfer to Real Madrid.

Liverpool's Pre-Season Schedule

The upcoming pre-season period will undoubtedly be extremely difficult for Liverpool's coaching staff and squad following Jota's passing. Following Sunday's friendly against Preston, the Reds have four additional matches scheduled before the 2025–26 campaign commences.

Liverpool will head to Asia for friendly matches against AC Milan and Yokohoma F. Marinos in late July, before returning home to Anfield for consecutive fixtures with Athletic Club on August 4.

Liverpool's concluding pre-season fixture will be England's traditional season opener: the Community Shield. The Reds will meet unexpected FA Cup champions Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium on August 10.