On Friday night, Preston North End will host Sheffield United at Deepdale for the first match of the 2024-25 season, marking the return of the English Football League and the start of the Championship’s twentieth season.
In the previous season, Preston was 10 points below the top six playoff berths. The season may have gone differently if they hadn’t faded late. Preston would rather forget the season than the five consecutive losses the Lilywhites suffered without scoring. Despite their dismal record, Preston won 11 and drew 4 out of their 23 home soccer matches last season. Sheffield United, reduced from the Premier League the year before with 16 points, is another playoff contender.
The Blades have significantly bolstered their squad for the upcoming season through strategic acquisitions in various positions. Kieffer Moore joins us from Bournemouth after a successful loan spell at Ipswich Town last season. Harrison Burrows joined the team after a successful season at Peterborough United. Burrows was recognised as the SkyBet League One Player of the Year after he contributed 27 goals as a left-back in the previous year.
What time is Preston vs Sheffield United kick-off?
- Competition: English Championship
- Game Day: Friday, 9 August 2024
- Kick-off: 20:00 UK Time
- Stadium: Deepdale, Preston
Is Blackburn Preston vs Sheffield United on TV?
- UK: Sky Sports+
- USA: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo
- Canada:
- Australia:
| Worldwide: | NordVPN |
| USA & Canada: | FuboTV free 7-day trial |
Head-to-Head Record
- 29/04/23 – English Championship: Sheffield United 4 – 1 Preston
- 17/09/22 – English Championship: Preston 0 – 2 Sheffield United
- 18/01/22 – English Championship: Preston 2 – 2 Sheffield United
- 14/09/21 – English Championship: Sheffield United 2 – 2 Preston
- 04/09/20 – Club Friendly: Sheffield United 2 – 2 Preston
Preston North End vs Sheffield United Squads
Preston North End possible lineup: Woodman; Whatmough, Lindsay, Hughes; Potts, Whiteman, Ledson, Brady; Greenwood, Riis; Keane
Sheffield United possible lineup: Grbic; Seriki, Ahmedhodzic, Souttar, Burrows; Souza, Arblaster; Brooks, O’Hare, Hamer; Brewster
