Sheffield Utd - Preston

Championship Season 2026 - Round 28
Planned

Match preview

Sheffield Utd take on Preston in Championship at Bramall Lane on 26 January 2027.

The most recent match for Sheffield Utd was a 3-0 win over Lincoln, preceded by a 1-2 defeat against Stoke City.

The most recent match for Preston was a 0-1 defeat against Millwall, preceded by a 2-2 draw with QPR.

The numbers favour Sheffield Utd, with 12 points and 11 goals conceded in 9 matches, against 4 points and 16 goals conceded in 9 matches for Preston.

Preston have won the last 2 meetings between the sides. The record over the 18 previous meetings: 8 wins for Sheffield Utd, 5 wins for Preston and 5 draws. See every meeting between Sheffield Utd and Preston.

Our algorithm predicts Sheffield Utd to win, with a probability of 60%.

Team forms

Previous confrontations (H2H)

8 Sheffield Utd
5 Draw
5 Preston
50% Over 2.5 goals
61% Both teams scored
2.9 Goals per match
Logo Sheffield Utd 5 | Logo Preston 2 Clean sheets
🔥 Preston won the last 2 head-to-head meetings
Biggest win: Sheffield Utd 4-1 Preston (2023)
Most goals: Sheffield Utd 2-3 Preston (2026)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Sheffield Utd
1.61
Logo Preston
1.28
Goals in home matches
Logo Sheffield Utd
1.80
Logo Preston
1.00
Goals in away matches
Logo Sheffield Utd
1.38
Logo Preston
1.50
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Bramall Lane

Capacity

32702

Address

Bramall Lane
Sheffield

table 2026

Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.