EFL Championship · Matchweek 14
Preston North End v Sheffield United TV channel and kick-off time
- Deepdale Stadium, Preston
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Preston North End v Sheffield United predicted line-ups
How both teams lined up in their last match. Confirmed line-ups appear here about an hour before kick-off.
- Preston North End: starting XI against Stoke City (31 Oct 2026), 3-4-3. Manager: G. Alexander.
- Sheffield United: starting XI against Wrexham (30 Oct 2026), 4-4-2. Manager: Chris Wilder.
Preview
Preston North End have not won a league match in eight games heading into this Matchweek 14 fixture at Deepdale. The hosts hold the lowest possession average in the Championship at 39%, relying on a more direct approach. Sheffield United, meanwhile, have shown resilience by coming from behind to win two matches this season.
Preston's attacking output remains concentrated: C. Lang accounts for 3 of the club's 10 league goals. Both sides average 12 shots per match, with Preston converting 66% from inside the box and Sheffield United 69%. A concerning trend for Preston is conceding 8 of their last 21 goals after the 75th minute, while they have also surrendered 7 points in matches where they held a lead.
In their last four meetings, Preston and Sheffield United have split the wins evenly with two apiece and no draws, averaging 3.2 goals per game. Sheffield United have scored 3 of their 15 league goals in the 31–45 minute window, suggesting early second-half pressure could be decisive.
Preview written with the help of AI from official data, with every figure checked automatically. Data as of 31/10/2026.
Key stats
Preston North End 24th · 5 pts
- Goals scored
- 0.8
- Goals conceded
- 2.1
- Possession
- 39%
- Goals after 76'
- 12%
Sheffield United 10th · 19 pts
- Goals scored
- 1.5
- Goals conceded
- 1.3
- Possession
- 46%
- Goals after 76'
- 20%
Averages per game over the last 10 EFL Championship matches. Form: oldest to most recent.
What time is kick-off for Preston North End v Sheffield United?
Kick-off is at 7.45pm (19:45 UK time) on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at Deepdale Stadium. It is live on Sky Sports.
Preston North End v Sheffield United: head-to-head
- 25 Apr 2026Sheffield United 2-3 Preston North End
- 24 Oct 2025Preston North End 3-2 Sheffield United
- 8 Mar 2025Sheffield United 1-0 Preston North End
- 9 Aug 2024Preston North End 0-2 Sheffield United
Last 4 recorded meetings in the EFL Championship.
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FAQs
When is Preston North End v Sheffield United?
Preston North End v Sheffield United is on Tuesday 3 November 2026 in the EFL Championship (Matchweek 14). The venue is Deepdale Stadium.
What time is kick-off for Preston North End v Sheffield United?
Kick-off is at 7.45pm UK time (19:45).
What channel is Preston North End v Sheffield United on?
In the UK, EFL Championship matches are shown on Sky Sports, with selected games picked for live TV.
What is Preston North End's predicted line-up?
In their last match, against Stoke City (31 Oct 2026), Preston North End lined up in a 3-4-3 with: D. Iversen, O. Offiah, J. Storey, A. Hughes, B. Potts, L. Leroy, J. Thompson, A. Vukčević, C. Lang, J. Kenny, D. Burgzorg. Confirmed line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.
What is Sheffield United's predicted line-up?
In their last match, against Wrexham (30 Oct 2026), Sheffield United lined up in a 4-4-2 with: M. Cooper, H. Choudhury, J. Tanganga, L. Kitching, H. Burrows, T. Chong, Sydie Peck, K. Phillips, R. Donovan, J. Ayew, B. Brereton. Confirmed line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.
What is the head-to-head record between Preston North End and Sheffield United?
In the last 4 recorded meetings, Preston North End won 2, Sheffield United won 2 and 0 ended in a draw.