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Sheffield Utd vs Preston

EFL ChampionshipFull time · 25 Apr 2026
Sheffield Utd

Sheffield Utd

Lost · xG 2.81WLLWWLast 5
Full time
2 — 3
90+4'
⚽ Liam Lindsay 5' · ⚽ Liam Lindsay 20' · ⚽ Lewis Dobbin 76' · ⚽ Patrick Bamford 82'

Preston

Won · xG 1.98LWLLWLast 5
Preston
Match StoryFull breakdown

Sheffield Utd 2–3 Preston

Preston came to Bramall Lane and left with three points, beating Sheffield United 3-2 in a result that raises serious questions about the Blades' standards at home. Connor Maguire breaks down exactly what went wrong.

EFL ChampionshipSat 25 Apr, 15:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Preston claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Preston end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionEFL Championship
First Goal
Liam Lindsay
5'⚽
Liam Lindsay2 goals in match
Match Report
Sheffield Utd 2-3 Preston: Blades Crumble at Home as Preston Grab Stunning Away Win
CMConnor Maguire

Sheffield Utd 2-3 Preston: Blades Crumble at Home as Preston Grab Stunning Away Win

Preston came to Bramall Lane and left with three points, beating Sheffield United 3-2 in a result that raises serious questions about the Blades' standards at home. Connor Maguire breaks down exactly what went wrong.

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Key Events
  1. 5'
    PrestonLiam LindsayLiam Lindsay
    Header
  2. 16'
    Preston
    Foul
  3. 20'
    PrestonLiam LindsayLiam Lindsay
    assist: Alfie Devine
  4. 32'
    PrestonAndrija VukcevicAndrija Vukcevic
    Foul
  5. 46'
    Sheffield UtdHarrison BurrowsHarrison Burrows
    off: Leo Hjelde
  6. 54'
    Sheffield UtdDanny IngsDanny Ings
    off: Tahith Chong
  7. 63'
    PrestonRobbie BradyRobbie Brady
    off: Thierry Small
  8. 63'
    PrestonBrad PottsBrad Potts
    off: Pol Valentín
  9. 76'
    PrestonLewis DobbinLewis Dobbin
    assist: Alfie Devine
  10. 81'
    Sheffield UtdJoe RothwellJoe Rothwell
    off: Oliver Arblaster
  11. 82'
    Sheffield UtdPatrick BamfordPatrick Bamford
    assist: Callum O'Hare
  12. 82'
    PrestonDaniel IversenDaniel Iversen
    Time wasting
  13. 87'
    PrestonLewis GibsonLewis Gibson
    off: Andrija Vukcevic
  14. 90+3'
    Sheffield UtdTom CannonTom Cannon
    off: Callum O'Hare
  15. 90+3'
    Sheffield UtdKi-Jana HoeverKi-Jana Hoever
    off: Femi Seriki
  16. 90+3'
    PrestonMichael SmithMichael Smith
    off: Daniel Jebbison
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Sheffield Utd 2.81 xGPreston 1.98 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the EFL Championship standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Sheffield Utd vs Preston?

The match finished 2-3 to Preston.

Who won Sheffield Utd vs Preston?

Preston won the match 3-2.

When did Sheffield Utd vs Preston take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

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Sheffield Utd v Preston · EFL Championship · 25/04/2026, 15:00:00