Preston beat Sheffield Utd 3-2 on Saturday, 25 April 2026 in Championship. The match was refereed by Andrew Kitchen. It was played at Bramall Lane.
First half: Preston took an early lead at 5' when L. Lindsay scored, with the assist credited to J. Thompson, making the score 0-1. J. Thompson received a yellow card for Preston at 16'. Preston extended the lead at 20' when L. Lindsay scored, with the assist credited to A. Devine, making the score 0-2. A. Vukčević received a yellow card for Preston at 32'.
Second half: Sheffield Utd made their 1st substitution at 46', with L. Hjelde replacing H. Burrows. Sheffield Utd made their 2nd substitution at 54', with T. Chong replacing D. Ings. Preston made their 1st substitution at 63', with T. Small replacing R. Brady. Preston made their 2nd substitution at 63', with Pol Valentín replacing B. Potts. Sheffield Utd reduced the deficit at 71' when G. Hamer scored (Penalty), making the score 1-2. Preston extended the lead at 76' when L. Dobbin scored, with the assist credited to A. Devine, making the score 1-3. Sheffield Utd made their 3rd substitution at 81', with O. Arblaster replacing J. Rothwell. Sheffield Utd reduced the deficit at 82' when P. Bamford scored, with the assist credited to C. O'Hare, making the score 2-3. D. Iversen received a yellow card for Preston at 82'. Preston made their 3rd substitution at 87', with A. Vukčević replacing L. Gibson. Preston made their 4th substitution at 90+3', with D. Jebbison replacing M. Smith. Sheffield Utd made their 4th substitution at 90+3', with C. O'Hare replacing T. Cannon. Sheffield Utd made their 5th substitution at 90+3', with F. Seriki replacing K. Hoever.
Sheffield Utd used 5 substitutions while Preston used 4 substitutions. Preston got 3 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Shots were tight (16-12).
- Sheffield Utd controlled possession (69%).
- Preston had the sharper finishing (3-6 shots on target).
