Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Preston vs Sheffield Utd

Preston vs Sheffield Utd ended 3-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Championship 2025-10-24 19:00 Deepdale Regular Season - 12
Full Time
Preston

Preston

L. Dobbin45'
J. Tanganga46'
D. Jebbison58'
3 - 2
Final score
Sheffield Utd

Sheffield Utd

10'A. Brooks
16'C. O'Hare
Team pagePreston CompetitionChampionship Team pageSheffield Utd
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Preston beat Sheffield Utd 3-2.

Goals: A. Brooks (Sheffield Utd, 10'), C. O'Hare (Sheffield Utd, 16'), L. Dobbin (Preston, 45'), J. Tanganga (Preston, 46'), D. Jebbison (Preston, 58').

Preston had 47% possession to Sheffield Utd's 53%, with 15.00 shots to 12.00.

C. O'Hare (Sheffield Utd) was the standout performer, rated 8.5.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

10'
A. BrooksT. Campbell
Sheffield Utd
16'
C. O'HareT. Campbell
Sheffield Utd
29'
Odeluga OffiahYellow Card
Preston
34'
Jaïro RiedewaldYellow Card
Sheffield Utd
39'
Out: L. GibsonIn: L. Lindsay
Preston
45'
L. DobbinD. Jebbison
Preston
46'
J. TangangaOwn Goal
Preston
58'
D. JebbisonA. Vukcevic
Preston
63'
Out: A. VukcevicIn: T. Small
Preston
63'
Out: C. OgbeneIn: D. Ings
Sheffield Utd
63'
Out: J. RiedewaldIn: D. Soumare
Sheffield Utd
63'
Out: A. BrooksIn: L. Barry
Sheffield Utd
77'
Out: D. JebbisonIn: M. Osmajic
Preston
78'
Out: A. DevineIn: S. T. Thordarson
Preston
78'
Out: L. DobbinIn: M. Smith
Preston
78'
Out: M. McGuinnessIn: J. Shackleton
Sheffield Utd
81'
Out: T. CampbellIn: T. Cannon
Sheffield Utd
83'
Stefán Teitur ÞórðarsonYellow Card
Preston
85'
Jordan StoreyYellow Card
Preston
90+3'
Harrison ArmstrongYellow Card
Preston
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Preston
Statistic
Sheffield Utd
47%
Possession
53%
15
Total Shots
12
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
7
4
Blocked Shots
2
7
Shots Inside Box
8
8
Shots Outside Box
4
2
Corners
4
0
Offsides
3
14
Fouls
11
4
Yellow Cards
1
348
Total Passes
403
231
Accurate Passes
301
66%
Pass Accuracy
75%
1
Goalkeeper Saves
1
1.57
Expected Goals (xG)
2.37
-2.48
Goals Prevented
-2.48
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
C. O'Hare
Sheffield Utd

C. O'Hare

Rating 8.5 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target

3
Sheffield Utd

T. Campbell

Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 2 A · 1 SOT

4
Preston

L. Dobbin

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

5
Sheffield Utd

A. Brooks

Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review 1 of 3 evaluated markets correct Correct calls: 1X2.
Predicted score 1-0 Actual score 3-2 Confidence Medium
1X2 Hit

Preston win

Final result: Preston won

53% probability
Total Goals Miss

Under 2.5 goals

Final: 5 goals (3-2).

68% probability
Both Teams to Score Miss

No

Both teams scored.

64% probability
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Preston vs Sheffield Utd match analysis

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