Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday

Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday ended 3-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Championship 2026-01-01 15:00 Deepdale Regular Season - 25
Full Time
Preston

Preston

A. McCann28'
M. Osmajic61'
L. Dobbin85'
3 - 0
Final score
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Preston beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-0.

Goals: A. McCann (Preston, 28'), M. Osmajic (Preston, 61'), L. Dobbin (Preston, 85').

Preston had 47% possession to Sheffield Wednesday's 53%, with 12.00 shots to 6.00.

A. McCann (Preston) was the standout performer, rated 8.9.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

28'
A. McCannJ. Lewis
Preston
40'
Out: L. CooperIn: S. Fusire
Sheffield Wednesday
55'
Jordan StoreyYellow Card
Preston
61'
M. OsmajicB. Whiteman
Preston
62'
Out: M. SmithIn: D. Jebbison
Preston
62'
Out: J. LewisIn: T. Small
Preston
66'
Out: C. McNeillIn: J. Lowe
Sheffield Wednesday
66'
Out: J. ThorntonIn: N. Redmond
Sheffield Wednesday
70'
Milutin OsmajićYellow Card
Preston
77'
Out: A. DevineIn: J. Thompson
Preston
77'
Out: M. OsmajicIn: L. Dobbin
Preston
83'
Out: L. PalmerIn: F. Onukwuli
Sheffield Wednesday
84'
Out: A. HughesIn: L. Lindsay
Preston
85'
L. DobbinA. McCann
Preston
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Preston
Statistic
Sheffield Wednesday
47%
Possession
53%
12
Total Shots
6
7
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Blocked Shots
2
8
Shots Inside Box
1
4
Shots Outside Box
5
4
Corners
7
4
Offsides
2
10
Fouls
8
2
Yellow Cards
0
386
Total Passes
454
293
Accurate Passes
366
76%
Pass Accuracy
81%
1
Goalkeeper Saves
4
1.91
Expected Goals (xG)
0.21
0.70
Goals Prevented
0.70
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
A. McCann
Preston

A. McCann

Rating 8.9 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 3 shots on target

2
Sheffield Wednesday

P. Charles

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

3
Preston

L. Dobbin

Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

5
Preston

A. Devine

Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review 1 of 1 evaluated market correct Correct calls: 1X2.
Predicted score 1-1 Actual score 3-0 Confidence Low
1X2 Hit

Preston win

Final result: Preston won

47% probability
Total Goals Neutral

Under 2.5 goals

Final: 3 goals (3-0).

54% probability
Both Teams to Score Neutral

Yes

At least one team failed to score.

50% probability
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MATCH ANALYSIS

Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday match analysis

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