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Sheffield Utd vs Preston H2H Stats

Next Match: Sheffield Utd vs Preston

Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 14:00

Championship

Based on the last 10 recorded meetings, this fixture averages 3.3 goals per game with over 2.5 goals in 60% of matches.

Updated with the latest available match data

Sheffield Utd vs Preston Last Matches

Recent head-to-head results between Sheffield Utd and Preston. The last 5 matches reveal the short-term trend, while the last 10 matches provide a broader picture of recent form in this fixture.

Last 5 Matches Summary

4
Sheffield Utd Wins
0
Draws
1
Preston Wins
Goals Scored15
Avg / Match3.0
BTTS2/5 (40%)
Over 2.52/5 (40%)

Last 10 Matches Summary

6
Sheffield Utd Wins
3
Draws
1
Preston Wins
Goals Scored33
Avg / Match3.3
BTTS6/10 (60%)
Over 2.56/10 (60%)

Sheffield Utd have won 4 of the last 5 meetings, and the last 10 matches confirm the trend with 6 wins overall.

Sheffield Utd vs Preston Results History

Complete head-to-head match record between Sheffield Utd and Preston, covering all 10 recorded encounters.

DateCompetitionHomeScoreAway
24 Oct 2025ChampionshipPreston3 - 2Sheffield Utd
08 Mar 2025ChampionshipSheffield Utd1 - 0Preston
09 Aug 2024ChampionshipPreston0 - 2Sheffield Utd
29 Apr 2023ChampionshipSheffield Utd4 - 1Preston
17 Sept 2022ChampionshipPreston0 - 2Sheffield Utd
18 Jan 2022ChampionshipPreston2 - 2Sheffield Utd
14 Sept 2021ChampionshipSheffield Utd2 - 2Preston
04 Sept 2020Friendlies ClubsSheffield Utd2 - 2Preston
06 Apr 2019ChampionshipPreston0 - 1Sheffield Utd
22 Sept 2018ChampionshipSheffield Utd3 - 2Preston

From 10 recorded meetings, Sheffield Utd have won 6 times and Preston 1, with 3 draws.

Sheffield Utd vs Preston H2H Statistics

Head-to-head statistics and win distribution across 10 all-time meetings between Sheffield Utd and Preston.

Sheffield Utd: 6 (60%)Draws: 3 (30%)Preston: 1 (10%)
10 matches played
Total Games
10
Avg Goals/Game
3.3
Games 2.5+ Goals
6
Over 2.5 Goals %
60%

Sheffield Utd dominate this head-to-head with a 60% win rate across 10 games. Draws occur frequently, accounting for 30% of encounters.

Sheffield Utd vs Preston Goal Stats

Goal-scoring statistics from all 10 head-to-head matches. Average goals per match, goals scored by each team, and total goals overview.

Total Goals
33
Avg Goals / Match
3.30
Sheffield Utd Avg
2.10
Preston Avg
1.20

This is a high-scoring fixture with an average of 3.30 goals per match. Sheffield Utd average 2.10 goals while Preston contribute 1.20 per game.

Sheffield Utd vs Preston BTTS & Over/Under Goals Stats

Both teams to score (BTTS) percentages and over/under goal thresholds from 10 head-to-head matches between Sheffield Utd and Preston.

MarketCount%Bar
BTTS Yes6/1060%
BTTS No4/1040%
Over 1.5 Goals8/1080%
Under 1.5 Goals2/1020%
Over 2.5 Goals6/1060%
Under 2.5 Goals4/1040%
Over 3.5 Goals6/1060%
Under 3.5 Goals4/1040%

Both teams have scored in 60% of all Sheffield Utd vs Preston encounters. The over 2.5 goals rate stands at 60%, while under 2.5 goals has occurred in 40% of matches. BTTS Yes is a strong trend in this fixture.

Sheffield Utd vs Preston Correct Score Stats

Most common scorelines from 10 head-to-head matches between Sheffield Utd and Preston, useful for correct score betting analysis.

ScorelineOccurrencesPercentage
2-23 times30%
1-02 times20%
2-02 times20%
2-31 time10%
4-11 time10%
3-21 time10%
0-0 Draws
0 (0%)
1-Goal Margin
4 (40%)
2-Goal Margin
2 (20%)
3+ Goal Margin
1 (10%)

The most common result in Sheffield Utd vs Preston matches is 2-2, occurring in 3 of 10 games (30%). Results with a 1-goal margin are the most frequent, accounting for 40% of all meetings. Draws have been a regular feature of this fixture, with 30% of matches ending level.

Sheffield Utd vs Preston Scoring Patterns

Goal distribution and scoring pattern analysis from 10 head-to-head encounters.

0 Goals
0
0%
1 Goal
2
20%
2 Goals
2
20%
3 Goals
0
0%
4+ Goals
6
60%
Close Matches (≤1 goal)
7 (70%)
Blowouts (3+ goals)
1 (10%)
Sheffield Utd Blanked
0 (0%)
Preston Blanked
4 (40%)

This fixture tends to produce tight, competitive encounters with 70% of matches decided by one goal or less. Both teams scored in 60% of meetings. Sheffield Utd failed to score in 0% of games, while Preston were shut out in 40% of matches.

Sheffield Utd vs Preston Home vs Away Stats

How each team performs when playing at home versus away in this head-to-head fixture, based on venue splits across all recorded meetings.

Sheffield Utd
Preston
StatHomeAwayHomeAway
Games Played5555
Win Rate60%60%20%0%
Avg Goals / Game3.802.802.803.80

Sheffield Utd perform similarly regardless of venue in this head-to-head. Preston show consistent results across both venues.

Sheffield Utd vs Preston Team Comparison

A direct side-by-side breakdown of Sheffield Utd and Preston across key metrics from their head-to-head record.

Sheffield UtdStatPreston
6Wins1
60%Win Rate10%
21Goals Scored12
4Clean Sheets0

Sheffield Utd lead the overall scoring charts in this fixture with 21 goals. Sheffield Utd have kept more clean sheets (4), suggesting defensive solidity in this matchup.

Current Streaks (from latest game)

Consecutive Wins

Sheffield Utd0 in a row
Preston1 in a row

Consecutive High-Scoring Games

Over 2.5 goals1 games
Over 3.5 goals1 games
Over 4.5 goals1 games

Sheffield Utd vs Preston Match Preview

The head-to-head rivalry between Sheffield Utd and Preston spans 10 recorded meetings across all competitions, primarily in the Championship. This fixture has produced a total of 33 goals at an average of 3.3 per match, making it a consistently entertaining encounter for neutrals and bettors alike.

Sheffield Utd hold the historical advantage with 6 victories to 1, while 3 matches have ended in stalemate. From a goal-scoring perspective, over 2.5 goals has landed in 60% of their encounters, while both teams have scored in 60% of matches. The most common scoreline is 2-2, occurring 3 times.

Looking at recent momentum, Sheffield Utd have been the stronger side in recent meetings, winning 4 of the last 5 encounters.

For betting purposes, the over 2.5 goals market looks particularly appealing given the high-scoring history. BTTS Yes is strongly supported by the data. Based on the head-to-head record, Sheffield Utd enter as the historical favourite, though recent form and league context should always factor into any assessment.

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