Match report
Sheffield Utd Defeats Preston 4-1 in Championship Clash
Sheffield Utd
4–1
FT
Preston
Apr 29, 2023
Sheffield Utd demonstrated their superiority by defeating Preston North End 4-1 on Saturday. The victory was powered by goals from A. Ahmedhodzic, J. Fleck, I. Ndiaye, and O. McBurnie. Despite a brief response with L. Delap's goal for the visitors, Sheffield Utd maintained control of the match to strengthen their position in the Championship.
Key Facts
- • Sheffield Utd secured victory by 4-1 over Preston North End.
- • A. Ahmedhodzic opened the scoring for Sheffield Utd at minute 36 with an assist from T. Doyle.
- • L. Delap briefly narrowed the gap with a goal for Preston at minute 63.
- • J. Fleck, I. Ndiaye, and O. McBurnie contributed to Sheffield Utd's four goals.
- • I. Ndiaye and O. McBurnie received yellow cards during the game.
Lineups
Sheffield Utd
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 18 W. Foderingham (G)
- 6 C. Basham (D)
- 15 A. Ahmedhodžić (D)
- 19 J. Robinson (D)
- 20 J. Bogle (M)
- 28 J. McAtee (M)
- 16 O. Norwood (M)
- 22 T. Doyle (M)
- 13 M. Lowe (M)
- 10 B. Sharp (F)
- 29 I. Ndiaye (F)
Substitutes
- 36 D. Jebbison
- 8 S. Berge
- 4 J. Fleck
- 12 J. Egan
- 9 O. McBurnie
- 1 A. Davies
- 2 G. Baldock
Preston
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Woodman (G)
- 14 J. Storey (D)
- 5 P. Bauer (D)
- 16 A. Hughes (D)
- 18 R. Ledson (M)
- 44 B. Potts (M)
- 17 J. Onomah (M)
- 10 D. Johnson (M)
- 2 Álvaro Fernández (M)
- 15 T. Parrott (F)
- 28 T. Cannon (F)
Substitutes
- 7 L. Delap
- 13 A. McCann
- 32 L. Leigh
- 20 B. Woodburn
- 6 L. Lindsay
- 25 D. Cornell
- 31 J. Slater
Timeline
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36' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalA. Ahmedhodzic · Assist: T. Doyle -
46' Preston subst · Substitution 1Off: Jordan Storey · On: L. Delap -
59' Preston Card · Yellow CardT. ParrottFoul
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61' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Sharp · On: D. Jebbison -
61' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Doyle · On: S. Berge -
63' Preston Goal · Normal GoalL. Delap · Assist: B. Potts -
69' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3Off: J. McAtee · On: J. Fleck -
69' Preston subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Onomah · On: Alistair McCann -
72' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalJ. Fleck · Assist: D. Jebbison -
75' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalI. Ndiaye · Assist: D. Jebbison -
76' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow CardI. Ndiaye -
82' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 4Off: Jack Robinson · On: J. Egan -
82' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Ndiaye · On: O. McBurnie -
88' Preston subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Parrott · On: L. Leigh -
88' Preston subst · Substitution 4Off: Ryan Ledson · On: B. Woodburn -
90'+5 Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalO. McBurnie · Assist: C. Basham -
90'+6 Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow CardO. McBurnie
Match Stats
| Stat | Sheffield Utd | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 77% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 10 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 477 | 390 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 385 | 302 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sheffield Utd took an early lead with A. Ahmedhodzic’s goal at minute 36, setting a positive tone for the match.
- ▸ After Preston's brief response in the second half through L. Delap (minute 63), Sheffield Utd regained momentum by scoring three more goals within six minutes, including two from substitutes J. Fleck and I. Ndiaye.