Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Preston North End 912 draws17 Sheffield United
38
Meetings
2.32
Goals / game
53%
Both teams scored
39%
Over 2.5 goals
Preston North End

Facts about Preston North End

Scored in23/38 (61%)
Conceded in31/38 (82%)
Goals scored39 · 1.03/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run4
Longest losing streak4
Longest run without a win9
Sheffield United

Facts about Sheffield United

Scored in31/38 (82%)
Conceded in23/38 (61%)
Goals scored49 · 1.29/game
Longest winning streak4
Longest unbeaten run9
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win4
By competition
CompetitionPreston North EndDrawSheffield UnitedGames
Championship771226
League One1348
FA Cup1113
Club Friendlies0101
All competitions9121738

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Preston North End1666
gap 117
1783Sheffield United
1872166620222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Preston North End
21%
Draw
26%
Sheffield United
53%

All meetings

38 matches on record

25 Apr 2026
Championship
Sheffield UnitedSheffield United23Preston North EndPreston North End
BTTSO2.5
24 Oct 2025
Championship
Preston North EndPreston North End32Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
BTTSO2.5
8 Mar 2025
Championship
Sheffield UnitedSheffield United10Preston North EndPreston North End
BTTSO2.5

Preston North End recent form

Sheffield United recent form

Preston North End has gone head to head with Sheffield United 38 times since 2004, winning 9 and scoring 39 goals. Sheffield United, in turn, has won 17 and scored 49 goals. There have been 12 draws between Preston North End and Sheffield United. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 53% of games and 39% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.32 goals per game.