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Championship · 26 January 2027 · 19:45

Sheffield United vs Preston (26 January 2027, Championship): match facts, form and head-to-head

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Sheffield United vs Preston (Championship) is scheduled for 26 January 2027 at 19:45.

Sheffield United vs Preston: league positions and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Southampton148-4-229:1428
2Middlesbrough148-4-230:1928
3Wolves148-3-325:1727
4Birmingham147-5-226:1326
5Stoke City148-2-422:1726
6Swansea148-2-421:1626
7West Brom147-4-320:1525
8West Ham146-5-336:2123
9Sheffield United146-4-420:1722
10Portsmouth146-4-419:1622
11QPR145-6-322:1721
12Norwich146-0-827:2418
13Millwall145-3-623:2418
14Blackburn145-3-620:2218
15Bristol City145-3-616:1918
16Wrexham144-5-517:1917
17Bolton145-2-719:2617
18Cardiff143-6-522:2315
19Lincoln144-3-714:2415
20Watford144-2-813:2314
21Charlton143-5-611:2214
22Burnley141-7-618:2610
23Derby141-4-911:297
24Preston141-2-1112:305

Recent matches

Sheffield United

14 OctLPortsmouth 3–2 Sheffield United
17 OctWBristol City 0–1 Sheffield United
24 OctDSheffield United 1–1 Derby
30 OctWSheffield United 1–0 Wrexham
3 NovWPreston 2–3 Sheffield United

Preston

13 OctLBirmingham 4–0 Preston
17 OctLWrexham 4–1 Preston
24 OctDPreston 1–1 West Brom
31 OctLStoke City 2–0 Preston
3 NovLPreston 2–3 Sheffield United

Sheffield United vs Preston: analysis of the match

Sheffield United host Preston in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes on the league ladder. The Blades sit 14th with nine points from seven games, having secured two wins, three draws and two defeats while edging a narrow 8‑9 goal difference. Preston, languishing in 23rd place, have managed only three points after a solitary victory and six losses, leaving them with a –7 goal difference after conceding 13. Given Sheffield’s modestly better record and home advantage, the encounter could be decisive for Preston’s survival hopes and a chance for the Blades to climb out of the mid‑table mire.

Sheffield United vs Preston: the teams compared

Sheffield UnitedPreston
91%Form9%
63%Attack37%
64%Defence36%
100%Head to head0%
79%Overall21%

Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.

Sheffield United vs Preston: head to head

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1Sheffield United
0Draws
0Preston
3/11/26 · Preston 2–3 Sheffield United

Sheffield United vs Preston: FAQ

Where and when is the game being played?

Date: 26 January 2027, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Bramall Lane.

Where do the teams stand in the table?

Sheffield United: 9th (22 points), Preston: 24th (5 points).

What is the head-to-head record of Sheffield United vs Preston?

Sheffield United: 1, Draws: 0, Preston: 0.

More matches: Championship

Southampton vs West Brom 26 JanBurnley vs QPR 26 JanBolton vs Charlton 26 JanLincoln vs Watford 26 JanStoke City vs Blackburn 26 JanNorwich vs Derby 26 JanMillwall vs Birmingham 26 JanSwansea vs Portsmouth 27 Jan

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