Preston vs Sheffield Utd prediction

AI match recap

Preston arrive under severe pressure at the foot of the table, still looking for the defensive solidity that can make Deepdale a difficult visit. Sheffield United carry the stronger league profile and more attacking depth, but their Friday fixture before this trip brings rotation and late-fitness decisions into focus. Devine's ability to give Preston clean progression and the Blades' control of the wide areas are the central on-pitch themes. Recent head-to-head results also show that Preston have found ways to trouble this opponent, so a straightforward away performance is not guaranteed.

Head-to-head analysis

Preston have won the last two league meetings, including the latest contest at Deepdale, but Sheffield United hold the better broader record across the last ten encounters. This fixture has also produced several open games, so neither side should rely on head-to-head history as a defensive guide.

Injuries and absences

Ryan Oné's recurring hamstring problem removes a forward option for Sheffield United. Bamford was described by Wilder as hopeful rather than confirmed, so his status after the Wrexham fixture is the key late check; his absence would reduce United's experienced focal-point play.

Form (last 5)

Preston vs Sheffield Utd stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-25Sheffield Utd 2-3 Preston
• 2025-10-24Preston 3-2 Sheffield Utd
• 2025-03-08Sheffield Utd 1-0 Preston
• 2024-08-09Preston 0-2 Sheffield Utd
• 2023-04-29Sheffield Utd 4-1 Preston
• 2022-09-17Preston 0-2 Sheffield Utd

Other Championship matches

• Blackburn – Stoke City
• Derby – Norwich
• Portsmouth – Swansea
• QPR – Burnley
• Watford – Lincoln
• Charlton – Bolton
• Birmingham – Millwall
• West Brom – Southampton