Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (41)
By venue
Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Preston… | D | Sheffie… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
About this head-to-head
Preston North End and Sheffield United have met 39 times on record. Preston North End lead with 8 wins, Sheffield United have won 18 times and the two clubs have drawn 13 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 29 November 2003.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Preston North End vs Sheffield United. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Preston North End and Sheffield United.
Across their recorded meetings, Preston North End have found the net 39 times against Sheffield United, while Sheffield United have scored 52 times in reply — a combined 91 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 25 April 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2003. Follow every upcoming Preston North End versus Sheffield United clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Preston North End vs Sheffield United — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Preston North End and Sheffield United played each other?
Preston North End and Sheffield United have met 39 times on record, with the first meeting on 29 November 2003.
Who has won more, Preston North End or Sheffield United?
Sheffield United have the edge with 18 wins to Preston North End's 8, with 13 draws between them.
When do Preston North End and Sheffield United play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, 26 January 2027. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Preston North End play Sheffield United?
Their meetings produce 2.46 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 54% of them.
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