Championship 2025/26 · Regular Season - 25

Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday, 01 January 2026: result and statistics

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Preston

3 : 0 01 January 2026
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Sheffield Wednesday

Championship standings
#TeamPScoredConcededPoints
14 Preston 46 55 62 60
24 Sheffield Wednesday 46 29 89 18

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Form over the last five matches: Preston — Sheffield Wednesday

Preston

1 wins, 3 draws, 1 losses in the last 5 matches

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Preston — all matches

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Preston

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Preston — at home

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Preston
Sheffield Wednesday

0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches

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Sheffield Wednesday — all matches

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Sheffield Wednesday

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Sheffield Wednesday — away

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Sheffield Wednesday

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Head-to-head: Preston and Sheffield Wednesday

Head-to-head
DateCompetitionOpponentScore
29.11.2025 Championship Sheffield Wednesday Preston 2:3
29.12.2024 Championship Preston Sheffield Wednesday 3:1
07.12.2024 Championship Sheffield Wednesday Preston 1:1
29.12.2023 Championship Preston Sheffield Wednesday 0:1
19.08.2023 Championship Sheffield Wednesday Preston 0:1

Match timeline

Match events: Preston — Sheffield Wednesday

First half 1 - 0
1 - 0
A. McCann Assist: J. Lewis
S. Fusire Replaced: L. Cooper
Second half 3 - 0
Jordan Storey Foul
2 - 0
M. Osmajic Assist: B. Whiteman
D. Jebbison Replaced: M. Smith
T. Small Replaced: J. Lewis
J. Lowe Replaced: C. McNeill
N. Redmond Replaced: J. Thornton
Milutin Osmajić Time wasting
J. Thompson Replaced: A. Devine
L. Dobbin Replaced: M. Osmajic
F. Onukwuli Replaced: L. Palmer
L. Lindsay Replaced: A. Hughes
3 - 0
L. Dobbin Assist: A. McCann
Preston Metric Sheffield Wednesday
3 Goals
1.91 Expected goals (xG) 0.21
12 Shots 6
7 Shots on target 1
3 Shots off target 3
2 Blocked shots 2
8 Shots inside the box 1
4 Shots outside the box 5
4 Corners 7
1 Fouls 8
4 Offsides 2
47 % Ball possession, % 53 %
1 Goalkeeper saves 4
386 Total passes 454
293 Accurate passes 366
76 % Pass accuracy, % 81 %
2 Yellow cards
Referee: Gavin Ward, England

Player statistics

Player ratings: Preston — Sheffield Wednesday

Preston Rating
8
Alistair McCann M · 90 min · goals: 1 · assists: 1
8.9
17
Lewis Dobbin F · 13 min · goals: 1
7.9
42
Odeluga Offiah D · 90 min
7.6
21
Alfie Devine M · 77 min
7.6
2
Pol Valentín M · 90 min
7.3
4
Benjamin Whiteman M · 90 min · assists: 1
7.3
28
Milutin Osmajić F · 77 min · goals: 1
7.3
14
Jordan Storey D · 90 min
7.2
1
Daniel Iversen G · 90 min
7.0
24
Michael Smith F · 62 min
7.0
18
Jamal Lewis M · 62 min · assists: 1
6.9
26
Thierry Small D · 28 min
6.9
15
Jordan Thompson M · 13 min
6.7
16
Andrew Hughes D · 84 min
6.6
6
Liam Lindsay D · 10 min
6.6
9
Daniel Jebbison F · 28 min
6.5
12
Jack Walton G
44
Brad Potts M
7
Will Keane F
10
Mads Frøkjær-Jensen M
Sheffield Wednesday Rating
1
Pierce Charles G · 90 min
7.9
2
Liam Palmer M · 83 min
7.0
10
Barry Bannan M · 90 min
6.9
4
Sean Fusire M · 50 min
6.9
12
Harry Amass M · 90 min
6.7
37
Jarvis Thornton M · 66 min
6.7
8
Svante Ingelsson F · 90 min
6.5
22
Gabriel Otegbayo D · 90 min
6.3
15
Nathan Redmond F · 24 min
6.3
9
Jamal Lowe F · 24 min
6.3
17
Charlie McNeill F · 66 min
6.2
16
Liam Cooper D · 40 min
6.2
41
Favour Onukwuli F · 11 min
6.2
18
Bailey Cadamarteri F · 90 min
5.9
6
Dominic Iorfa D · 90 min
5.6
24
Ethan Horvath G
28
Cole McGhee D
27
Reece Johnson D
32
Joe Emery D
20
Rio Shipston M

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Match information

Match information: Preston — Sheffield Wednesday

Kick-off01 January 2026, 17:00
CompetitionChampionship
Season2025/26
Round / stageRegular Season - 25
VenueDeepdale
CityPreston
RefereeGavin Ward, England

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Preston — Sheffield Wednesday

01 What time does Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday kick off?

Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday (Championship) kicks off 01 January 2026, 17:00.

02 Where is Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday being played?

The match is played at Deepdale (Preston).

03 Who is the referee for Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday?

The referee for Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday is Gavin Ward, England.

04 What is the recent form of Preston and Sheffield Wednesday?

Preston: 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 5–5. Sheffield Wednesday: 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 4–9.

05 How many times have Preston and Sheffield Wednesday played each other?

Our database has 5 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.

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