Preston v Sheffield Utd: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Preston take 2 points from their last 6; Sheffield Utd have 7 from theirs.
- Both teams have scored in 63% of these sides' recent matches on average.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | LDLLLD | 2/18 | 1 | 1.7 | 60% | 55% |
| Sheffield Utd | LLWLWD | 7/18 | 1.55 | 1.33 | 65% | 60% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -15 | 5 |
| 12 | Sheffield Utd | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
- Preston wins
- 2
- Draws
- 0
- Sheffield Utd wins
- 0
- Meetings
- 2
- 25 Apr 2026 Sheffield Utd 2–3 Preston
- 24 Oct 2025 Preston 3–2 Sheffield Utd
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Season Stats Compared
| Preston | Stat | Sheffield Utd |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 8 | Won | 16 |
| 11 | Drawn | 9 |
| 21 | Lost | 15 |
| 20% | Win rate | 40% |
| 1 | Goals per game | 1.55 |
| 1.7 | Conceded per game | 1.33 |
| 10% | Clean sheets | 23% |
| 33% | Failed to score | 18% |
| 60% | Both teams scored | 65% |
| 55% | Over 2.5 goals | 60% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Preston perform at home against how Sheffield Utd travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston at home | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20% | 1 | 1.55 |
| Sheffield Utd away | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 37% | 1.21 | 1.26 |
Key Players 2026/27
Preston
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Lang | 12 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Kenny | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Devine | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Thompson | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| A. Hughes | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Sheffield Utd
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Bamford | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| T. Cannon | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Tanganga | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sydie Peck | 12 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| K. Phillips | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Preston
- 10 L. Dobbin — 39 apps, 8 assists
- 8 A. Devine — 45 apps, 6 assists
- 8 M. Osmajić — 28 apps, 1 assists
- 6 D. Jebbison — 38 apps, 2 assists
- 3 T. Small — 41 apps, 2 assists
Sheffield Utd
- 12 P. Bamford — 28 apps, 1 assists
- 8 C. O'Hare — 45 apps, 8 assists
- 6 A. Brooks — 39 apps, 2 assists
- 6 T. Campbell — 34 apps, 2 assists
- 6 T. Cannon — 36 apps, 2 assists
Recent Results
Preston
- 24 Oct Preston 1–1 West Brom
- 17 Oct Wrexham 4–1 Preston
- 13 Oct Birmingham 4–0 Preston
- 10 Oct Preston 0–1 Millwall
- 19 Sep QPR 2–2 Preston
Sheffield Utd
- 24 Oct Sheffield Utd 1–1 Derby
- 17 Oct Bristol City 0–1 Sheffield Utd
- 14 Oct Portsmouth 3–2 Sheffield Utd
- 10 Oct Sheffield Utd 3–0 Lincoln
- 19 Sep Stoke City 2–1 Sheffield Utd
Preston v Sheffield Utd FAQs
- When is Preston v Sheffield Utd?
- Kick-off is 7:45pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at Deepdale.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 2 times in our records: 2 for Preston, 0 for Sheffield Utd, and 0 draws.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Preston are 24th on 5 points; Sheffield Utd are 12th on 16.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Preston games and 65% of Sheffield Utd games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 55% and 60% respectively.