Preston North End FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Preston North End FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Deepdale.
- Preston North End FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Fulham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Preston North End FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | Fulham FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Preston North End FC | Sheffield United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #13 |
| 60 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 15 / 16 | W / D / L | 18 / 6 / 22 |
| 55 | Scored | 66 |
| 62 | Conceded | 66 |
| -7 | GD | +0 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 33% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Preston North End FC are 14th (60 pts). Sheffield United FC are 13th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Preston North End FC is hosting Sheffield United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Preston North End FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
- 15' David McGoldrick needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 17' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jayden Bogle makes it 0-1.
- 22' Preston North End FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 27' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andrew Hughes, as he is very good at scoring at Deepdale with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
- 38' What a strike from Billy Sharp! The score is 0-2.
- 38' Poor challenge from Andrew Hughes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 39' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Billy Sharp makes it 0-3.
- 40' Greg Cunningham is replacing Scott Sinclair for the Preston North End FC side.
- 45' Preston North End FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' Brad Potts makes way for Joe Rafferty at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Preston North End FC.
- 51' Daniel Iversen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 14 appearances.
- 56' Sheffield United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 60' Conor Hourihane was booked on 60.
- 65' Ched Evans is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tom Barkhuizen at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Rhian Brewster is replaced by David McGoldrick.
- 71' What a moment for Alan Browne! That strike on 71 puts his side firmly in control.
- 76' Rhian Brewster has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 80' Jayden Bogle catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 80.
- 82' Greg Cunningham has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
- 84' Sander Berge gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces Iliman Ndiaye and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' A stunning finish from Emil Riis Jakobsen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Preston North End FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
44
Brad Potts ↓ Joe Rafferty 46'
- 16
- 11
-
29
Tom Barkhuizen ↓ Ched Evans 65'
- 8
- 4
- 5
- 12
- 2
- 31
- 19
Bench
- 6
-
3
Greg Cunningham ↑ 40'
- 24
-
9
Ched Evans ↑ 65'
-
15
Joe Rafferty ↑ 46'
- 25
- 13
Coach
Ryan Lowe
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Iliman Ndiaye ↓ Sander Berge 84'
- 19
- 20
- 16
- 6
- 3
- 10
- 12
- 24
- 18
- 7
Bench
-
33
Rhys Norrington-Davies ↑ 84'
- 14
-
17
David McGoldrick ↑ 70'
- 31
- 28
-
8
Sander Berge ↑ 84'
- 34
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Sharp | 3 |
| Liam Lindsay | 2 |
| David McGoldrick | 2 |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Gustavo Hamer | 2 |
| Emil Riis Jakobsen | 2 |
| Daniel Johnson | 2 |
Head to Head
Preston North End FC Form
2022-01-18
Preston North End FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2022-01-15
Preston North End FC
1–1
Birmingham City FC
D
2022-01-03
Stoke City FC
1–2
Preston North End FC
W
2021-12-11
Preston North End FC
2–1
Barnsley FC
W
2021-12-04
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Preston North End FC
L
2021-11-27
Preston North End FC
1–1
Fulham FC
D
Sheffield United FC Form
2022-01-18
Preston North End FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2022-01-15
Derby County FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-12-20
Fulham FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-12-04
Cardiff City FC
2–3
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-11-28
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Bristol City FC
W
2021-11-23
Reading FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Preston North End FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Preston North End FC or Sheffield United FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Preston North End FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
64%
Preston North End FC or Sheffield United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
6.4%
0 – 0
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Preston North End FC
| Handicap | Preston North End FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.