Preston 2-2 Sheff Utd - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Preston vs Sheff Utd - result

Preston 2-2 Sheff Utd in the Championship at Deepdale, Preston on 18 January 2022. In their last 6 meetings, Preston have won 2, Sheff Utd 4, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Preston vs Sheff Utd?

Preston 2-2 Sheff Utd in the Championship on Tuesday 18 January 2022 at Deepdale.

Where was Preston vs Sheff Utd played?

Preston vs Sheff Utd was played at Deepdale in Preston, the home ground of Preston.

What is Preston's recent form?

Preston's last five results read D L W W D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is Sheff Utd's recent form?

Sheff Utd's last five results read W W W W L (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Sheff Utd?

Across the last 6 meetings Preston have won 2, Sheff Utd have won 4 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Sheffield United 2-3 Preston North End on 25 April 2026 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Preston?

Andrija Vukcevic leads Preston with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Sheff Utd?

Japhet Tanganga leads Sheff Utd with 5 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Preston vs Sheff Utd?

David Webb refereed Preston vs Sheff Utd, averaging 19.0 fouls and 3.5 yellow cards per game this season.

Preston vs Sheff Utd - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
25 Apr 2026	Championship	Sheffield United vs Preston North End	2-3
24 Oct 2025	Championship	Preston North End vs Sheffield United	3-2
8 Mar 2025	Championship	Sheffield United vs Preston North End	1-0
9 Aug 2024	Championship	Preston North End vs Sheffield United	0-2
29 Apr 2023	Championship	Sheffield United vs Preston North End	4-1
17 Sep 2022	Championship	Preston North End vs Sheffield United	0-2

Preston 2-2 Sheff Utd: match stats

Stat	Preston	Sheff Utd
Possession	38%	62%
Shots	12	18
Shots on target	8	7
Corners	4	11
Fouls	6	8
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	16	14
Passes	335	563

Preston vs Sheff Utd goals and red cards

Preston: A. Hughes (red card) 38', A. Browne 71', E. Riis 89'. Sheff Utd: J. Bogle 17', B. Sharp (penalty) 39'.

Preston season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.9	24 of 24
Goals against	1.9	20 of 24
Shots	12.9	13 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	22 of 24
Fouls	10.3	17 of 24
Tackles	14.7	14 of 24
Passes	336.6	21 of 24
Corners	5.6	13 of 24

Preston player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Callum Lang (3), Jusef Erabi (2), Jordan Andrew Thompson (1).
Assists: Delano Burgzorg (3), Andrija Vukcevic (1), Jordan Andrew Thompson (1).
Shots: Callum Lang (17), Jusef Erabi (14), Delano Burgzorg (11).
Fouls: Callum Lang (13), Jordan Andrew Thompson (9), Léo Leroy (8).

Sheff Utd season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	10 of 24
Goals against	1.3	9 of 24
Shots	8.3	24 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	21 of 24
Fouls	11.3	8 of 24
Tackles	14.7	13 of 24
Passes	328.9	22 of 24
Corners	3.1	24 of 24

Sheff Utd player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Patrick Bamford (3), Tom Cannon (3), Romelle Donovan (2).
Assists: Sydie Peck (3), Joe Rothwell (2), Tyrese Campbell (2).
Shots: Tom Cannon (15), Patrick Bamford (14), Sydie Peck (13).
Fouls: Sydie Peck (11), Tyrese Campbell (10), Romelle Donovan (10).