Preston North End 3-0 Sheffield Wednesday final score - 1 January 2026, Championship

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Highlights

Preston North End Preston North End
Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Wednesday
End of game
L. Dobbin
A. McCann
85'
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L. Lindsay
A. Hughes
84'
83'
F. Onukwuli
L. Palmer
L. Dobbin
M. Osmajic
77'
J. Thompson
A. Devine
77'
J. Thompson
A. McCann
76'
M. Osmajic
70'
66'
J. Lowe
C. McNiell
66'
N. Redmond
J. Thornton
D. Jebbison
M. Smith
62'
T. Small
J. Lewis
62'
M. Osmajic
B. Whiteman
61'
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J. Storey
55'
Half-time
40'
S. Fusire
L. Cooper
A. McCann
J. Lewis
28'
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Kick-off

Game Statistics

Preston North End Preston North End
Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Wednesday
11
Total shots
2
7
Clearances
7
7
Shots on target
1
4
Corners
7
10
Free Kicks
14
46
Possession (%)
54
10
Fouls
8
2
Yellow card
0
4
Offside
2
4
Shots off target
1
2
Shots blocked
3
1
Saves
4
5
Substitutions
4

Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
14 Preston North End
60 46 15 15 16 -7
24 Sheffield Wednesday
0 46 2 12 32 -60

Last matches

Preston North End
Preston North End Last matches
D D W D D L
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

4/6 (67%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
83% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

29 Dec 2025 - Championship

Wrexham
2 :  1
Preston North End

26 Dec 2025 - Championship

Stoke
0 :  0
Preston North End

20 Dec 2025 - Championship

Preston North End
1 :  1
Norwich

13 Dec 2025 - Championship

Oxford United
1 :  2
Preston North End

9 Dec 2025 - Championship

Preston North End
1 :  1
Coventry City

6 Dec 2025 - Championship

Preston North End
1 :  1
Wrexham
W W L D D D
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
100% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

20 Dec 2025 - Championship

Preston North End
1 :  1
Norwich

9 Dec 2025 - Championship

Preston North End
1 :  1
Coventry City

6 Dec 2025 - Championship

Preston North End
1 :  1
Wrexham

21 Nov 2025 - Championship

Preston North End
1 :  2
Blackburn

5 Nov 2025 - Championship

Preston North End
2 :  1
Swansea

24 Oct 2025 - Championship

Preston North End
3 :  2
Sheffield United
D D W W D L
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
83% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

29 Dec 2025 - Championship

Wrexham
2 :  1
Preston North End

26 Dec 2025 - Championship

Stoke
0 :  0
Preston North End

13 Dec 2025 - Championship

Oxford United
1 :  2
Preston North End

29 Nov 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
2 :  3
Preston North End

25 Nov 2025 - Championship

Watford
1 :  1
Preston North End

8 Nov 2025 - Championship

Millwall
1 :  1
Preston North End
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday Last matches
L D L L D D
Wins

0/6 (0%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
67% BTTS
1 Goals scored
2 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

29 Dec 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
0 :  0
Blackburn

26 Dec 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
2 :  2
Hull

20 Dec 2025 - Championship

Ipswich Town
3 :  1
Sheffield Wednesday

15 Dec 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
0 :  3
Derby County

9 Dec 2025 - Championship

Watford
1 :  1
Sheffield Wednesday

29 Nov 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
2 :  3
Preston North End
D L L L D D
Wins

0/6 (0%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
2 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

29 Dec 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
0 :  0
Blackburn

26 Dec 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
2 :  2
Hull

15 Dec 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
0 :  3
Derby County

29 Nov 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
2 :  3
Preston North End

23 Nov 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
0 :  3
Sheffield United

5 Nov 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
1 :  1
Norwich
L D L L D L
Wins

0/6 (0%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
67% BTTS
0.67 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

20 Dec 2025 - Championship

Ipswich Town
3 :  1
Sheffield Wednesday

9 Dec 2025 - Championship

Watford
1 :  1
Sheffield Wednesday

26 Nov 2025 - Championship

Millwall
1 :  0
Sheffield Wednesday

8 Nov 2025 - Championship

Southampton
3 :  1
Sheffield Wednesday

1 Nov 2025 - Championship

West Brom
0 :  0
Sheffield Wednesday

18 Oct 2025 - Championship

Charlton Athletic
2 :  1
Sheffield Wednesday

Head to head

Preston North End

60 %

Draw

20 %

Sheffield Wednesday

20 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3.2
Total goals
80%
BTTS
2
Goals scored
1.2
Goals conceded
60%
Over 2.5
40%
Under 2.5

29 Nov 2025 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
2 :  3
Preston North End

29 Dec 2024 - Championship

Preston North End
3 :  1
Sheffield Wednesday

7 Dec 2024 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
1 :  1
Preston North End

29 Dec 2023 - Championship

Preston North End
0 :  1
Sheffield Wednesday

8 Jul 2020 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
1 :  3
Preston North End

Tactical Scheme

Preston North End

Formation : 3 - 1 - 4 - 2

1
D. Iversen
42
O. Offiah
14
J. Storey
16
A. Hughes
4
B. Whiteman
2
P. Valentín
21
A. Devine
8
A. McCann
18
J. Lewis
24
M. Smith
28
M. Osmajic
8
S. Ingelsson
11
B. Cadamarteri
2
H. Amass
17
C. McNiell
67
B. Bannan
2
L. Palmer
37
J. Thornton
16
L. Cooper
22
G. Otegbayo
6
D. Iorfa
1
P. Charles

Formation : 3 - 1 - 4 - 2

Sheffield Wednesday

Substitutes

Preston North End
Preston North End
Goalkeeper

J. Walton

Defender

L. Lindsay

A. Hughes 84'

T. Small

J. Lewis 62'

Midfielder

M. Frokjaer-Jensen

J. Thompson

A. McCann 76'

B. Potts

Forward

D. Jebbison

M. Smith 62'

L. Dobbin

M. Osmajic 77'

W. Keane

Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Goalkeeper

E. Horvath

Defender

J. Emery

S. Fusire

L. Cooper 40'

R. Johnson

C. McGhee

Midfielder

R. Shipston

F. Onukwuli

L. Palmer 83'

Forward

J. Lowe

C. McNiell 66'

N. Redmond

J. Thornton 66'

Missing players

Preston North End
Preston North End
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Defender

G. Siqueira

E. Weaver

Forward

G. Brown

Live Commentary

90+3' coup_franc_1

In Preston a free kick has been awarded the home team.

90+3'  

Gavin Ward signals a Sheffield Wednesday throw-in in Preston's half.

90+2' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Sheffield Wednesday in their own half.

90+1'  

Preston to take a throw-in in Sheffield Wednesday territory.

90' sifflet_1

Preston have a goal kick.

90' corner_1

Sheffield Wednesday have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

90' corner_1

Sheffield Wednesday have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

87'  

Throw-in for Sheffield Wednesday in the half of Preston.

85' but_1

Goal! Preston extend their lead to 3-0 through Lewis Dobbin. Ali McCann instrumental with a fine assist.

84' substitution_1

Liam Lindsay is on a sub for Andrew Hughes for Preston.

84' sifflet_1

Gavin Ward awards Sheffield Wednesday a goal kick.

83'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

83' substitution_1

The away team have replaced Liam Palmer with Favour Onukwuli. This is the fourth substitution made today by Henrik Pedersen.

82' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Preston goal kick.

82' coup_franc_1

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Sheffield Wednesday in their own half.

81'  

Preston awarded a throw-in in their own half.

80' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Preston at Deepdale.

78' hors_jeu_1

In Preston, Preston push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

78' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Preston in the half of Sheffield Wednesday.

77' substitution_1

Paul Heckingbottom (Preston) is making a fourth substitution, with Lewis Dobbin replacing Milutin Osmajic.

77' substitution_1

The home team replace Alfie Devine with Jordan Thompson.

75' coup_franc_1

Preston awarded a free kick in their own half.

75' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Preston.

74' corner_1

Corner awarded to Sheffield Wednesday.

73'  

Throw-in Sheffield Wednesday.

73'  

Gavin Ward awards the away team a throw-in.

73'  

Throw-in for Preston at Deepdale.

72' coup_franc_1

Can Sheffield Wednesday capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

70' carton_jaune_1

Preston's Milutin Osmajic has been booked in Preston.

70' hors_jeu_1

Preston advance rapidly upfield but Gavin Ward blows for offside.

68'  

Can Preston get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sheffield Wednesday's half?

68' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Sheffield Wednesday in their own half.

67'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

66'  

Preston to take a throw-in in Sheffield Wednesday territory.

66' substitution_1

The away team replace Jarvis Thornton with Nathan Redmond.

66' substitution_1

Henrik Pedersen is making the team's second substitution at Deepdale with Jamal Lowe replacing Charlie McNiell.

65' tir_cadre_1

Preston drives forward and Alfie Devine gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

64' coup_franc_1

Free kick Preston.

62' substitution_1

Thierry Small is on a sub for Jamal Lewis for Preston.

62' substitution_1

Preston make their first substitution with Daniel Jebbison replacing Michael Smith.

61' but_1

Milutin Osmajic puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 2-0. That's a fine assist from Ben Whiteman.

60' hors_jeu_1

Preston are caught offside.

60' hors_jeu_1

In Preston, Sheffield Wednesday push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

57'  

Ball safe as Preston is awarded a throw-in in their half.

57' hors_jeu_1

Sheffield Wednesday push upfield but Gavin Ward quickly pulls them for offside.

55' coup_franc_1

Sheffield Wednesday are in shooting range from this free kick.

55' carton_jaune_1

At Deepdale, Jordan Storey for the home team has been yellow-carded. He will miss the next match due to a suspension!

54' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Preston goal kick.

53' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Preston at Deepdale.

52' coup_franc_1

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Sheffield Wednesday in their own half.

52'  

Throw-in for Sheffield Wednesday at Deepdale.

50'  

Preston awarded a throw-in in their own half.

49'  

Throw-in high up the field for Sheffield Wednesday in Preston.

48'  

Throw-in for Preston in their own half.

47' sifflet_1

Gavin Ward awards Sheffield Wednesday a goal kick.

47'  

Can Preston get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sheffield Wednesday's half?

46'  

Gavin Ward signals a Sheffield Wednesday throw-in in Preston's half.

46'  

Throw-in for Preston in the half of Sheffield Wednesday.

45+2' corner_1

Corner awarded to Sheffield Wednesday.

45+2' corner_1

Sheffield Wednesday have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

45+1'  

Preston needs to be cautious. Sheffield Wednesday have an attacking throw-in.

45' sifflet_1

The first-half has come to a close in Preston.

45'  

Throw-in Sheffield Wednesday.

42' sifflet_1

Sheffield Wednesday have a goal kick.

42'  

Throw-in for Preston in the half of Sheffield Wednesday.

40' substitution_1

Sean Fusire is replacing Liam Cooper for the away team.

40' coup_franc_1

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Preston in their own half.

39' coup_franc_1

Sheffield Wednesday awarded a free kick in their own half.

39'  

Gavin Ward awards the home team a throw-in.

36' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Sheffield Wednesday in their own half.

34'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

32' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Preston.

32' tir_non_cadre_1

Preston attack but Jordan Storey's header doesn't find the target.

32' corner_1

Corner awarded to Preston.

31'  

Throw-in for Preston close to the penalty box.

31' corner_1

Preston have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

30' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Sheffield Wednesday goal kick.

30' tir_non_cadre_1

Preston are pushing forward but Alfie Devine's finish is wide of the goal.

30' tir_cadre_1

Preston's Ali McCann gets in a shot on goal at Deepdale. But the effort is unsuccessful.

28' but_1

Ali McCann puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0. Jamal Lewis with an assist there.

28' tir_cadre_1

In Preston Preston drive forward through Ali McCann. His shot is on target but it's saved.

24' tir_cadre_1

Bailey Tye Cadamarteri for Sheffield Wednesday drives towards goal at Deepdale. But the finish is unsuccessful.

24' corner_1

Sheffield Wednesday have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

21' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Preston at Deepdale.

21' tir_non_cadre_1

Sheffield Wednesday's Liam Palmer gets his shot away but it misses the target.

20' coup_franc_1

Sheffield Wednesday awarded a free kick in their own half.

19' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Preston in their own half.

18'  

Throw-in for Sheffield Wednesday in their own half.

18'  

Throw-in for Sheffield Wednesday at Deepdale.

17'  

Preston to take a throw-in in Sheffield Wednesday territory.

17'  

Throw-in Preston.

17'  

Can Sheffield Wednesday get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Preston's half?

16' sifflet_1

Gavin Ward awards Sheffield Wednesday a goal kick.

15' tir_non_cadre_1

Preston's Jordan Storey misses with an attempt on goal.

15' corner_1

Corner awarded to Preston.

14' hors_jeu_1

At Deepdale, Preston are penalized for being offside.

13'  

Gavin Ward awards the away team a throw-in.

13' coup_franc_1

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Preston.

12' sifflet_1

Sheffield Wednesday have a goal kick.

12' corner_1

Preston have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

10' tir_cadre_1

Ali McCann gets his shot on target but fails to score for Preston.

8'  

Sheffield Wednesday have a dangerous throw-in.

7'  

Gavin Ward signals a Sheffield Wednesday throw-in in Preston's half.

7' corner_1

Corner awarded to Sheffield Wednesday.

5'  

Sheffield Wednesday awarded a throw-in in their own half.

5'  

Ball safe as Sheffield Wednesday is awarded a throw-in in their half.

2' coup_franc_1

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Preston close to the penalty box.

1' coup_franc_1

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Sheffield Wednesday in their own half.

 

Lewis Norman Dobbin has assisted the most goals for Preston North End with 4. Barry Bannan is Sheffield Wednesday's biggest assister (3).

 

Did you know that Sheffield Wednesday scores 28% of their goals between the minutes 16-30?

 

Preston North End scores 1.25 goals when playing at home and Sheffield Wednesday scores 1.26 goals when playing away (on average).

 

Both teams haven't won their last match in Championship.

 

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday is 1.2.

 

Average number of goals in meetings between Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday is 2.6.

 

Preston North End scores 1.6 goals in a match against Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield Wednesday scores 1 goals against Preston North End (on average).

 

Sheffield Wednesday have won just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Preston North End.

 

Preston North End have lost just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Sheffield Wednesday.

 

In the last 5 meetings Preston North End won 3, Sheffield Wednesday won 1, 1 draws.

 

Preston North End have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Sheffield Wednesday (in all competitions).

 

Preston North End's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Sheffield Wednesday's.

 

In Championship, Preston North End has better performance than Sheffield Wednesday.

 

When Sheffield Wednesday is down 1-0 away, they win 7% of their matches.

 

When Preston North End is down 0-1 home, they win 9% of their matches.

 

When Sheffield Wednesday leads 0-1 away, they win in 55% of their matches.

 

When Preston North End leads 1-0 at home, they win in 64% of their matches.

 

On their last meeting Preston North End won by 1 goals.

 

The winner of their last meeting was Preston North End.

 

Preston North End wins 32% of halftimes, Sheffield Wednesday wins 25%.

 

Preston North End wins 1st half in 32% of their matches, Sheffield Wednesday in 25% of their matches.

 

Sheffield Wednesday have conceded a goal in each of their last 9 matches.

 

Preston North End have scored at least one goal for 11 consecutive matches.

 

Preston North End have conceded a goal in each of their last 9 matches.

 

A year ago, Preston North End were number 18 in the table with 23 points. Now they are number 5 with 36 points.

 

Andrew Hughes has more yellow cards (8) than any other player at Preston North End. Dominic Iorfa has collected 6 for Sheffield Wednesday.

 

Sheffield Wednesday's away record this season: 1-4-5.

 

Sheffield Wednesday haven't scored in 2 of their 10 away matches in Championship this season.

 

Preston North End haven't scored in 2 of their 12 home matches in Championship this season.

 

Sheffield Wednesday haven't won any of their last 7 away matches.

 

Sheffield Wednesday haven't won in their last 16 games.

 

Preston North End have played 4 home matches in a row without winning.

 

Preston North End haven't lost in their last 7 games.

 

Did you know that Sheffield Wednesday scores 25% of their goals between the minutes 0-15?

 

Did you know that Preston North End scores 3% of their goals between the minutes 61-75? This is the lowest percentage in the league.

 

Did you know that Preston North End scores 30% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

 

Last season's matches: 3-1 (Preston North End at home) and 1-1 (Sheffield Wednesday at home).

 

During the last 35 meetings, Preston North End have won 16 times, there have been 9 draws while Sheffield Wednesday have won 10 times. The goal difference is 48-42 in favour of Preston North End.

 

During the last 17 meetings with Preston North End playing at home, Preston North End have won 8 times, there have been 7 draws while Sheffield Wednesday have won 2 times. The goal difference is 24-16 in favour of Preston North End.

 

The most common result of matches between Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday is 1-0. 6 matches have ended with this result.

 

The most common result of matches between Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday when Preston North End is playing at home is 1-0. 4 matches have ended with this result.

Score and result Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday

The Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday match (Football - Championship) at 01/01/2026 10:00 is complete.

The Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday match result is as follows: 3-0.

Now that this Championship Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.