Sheffield United vs Preston North End LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Preston North End in the Championship today.
English football's second tier is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe with a relentless fixture schedule and the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer combining to make it one of the most dramatic and exciting competitions in world football.
Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.
Norwich know what it takes to earn promotion from the Championship and will again be one of the favourites to do it again with one of the best squads in the division.
It isn't all about the battle for promotion, either, with Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland hoping their ascensions from League One aren't short-lived as they battle to avoid the drop at the bottom.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Sheffield United FC 4 - 1 Preston North End FC
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
17:51
WE. ARE. PREMIER LEAGUE! 🦁⚔️ pic.twitter.com/GUkd5ZgvsX
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
17:41
Our Captain, @billysharp10! ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/qiT5Myg0V2
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
17:37
Sliding into the Premier League 😅🫡 pic.twitter.com/qcXJEx087s
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
17:34
🏆 Promotion Blades!! ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/xRqzEspKlX
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
17:34
🎶 You fill up my senses! 🎶 pic.twitter.com/q8nJ0NXmUZ
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
17:30
Two of the very best. 🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/92mGiD1yVQ
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
17:09
He’s our striker, he’s our No.9. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/e1pFtwjcg6
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:58
Match ends, Sheffield United 4, Preston North End 1.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:58
Dem Blades on 🔥
Signing off at home in style. 😍 pic.twitter.com/veK8jLAZCq— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:58
⏱️ Full-Time: Sheffield United 4-1 #pnefc
Defeat at Bramall Lane for North End. pic.twitter.com/UxddyZ7WKj— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:57
Second Half ends, Sheffield United 4, Preston North End 1.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:57
Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Wes Foderingham.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:57
Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:55
90+5' Goal Sheffield United.
Oliver McBurnie finds the net.
4-1 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:57
Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:55
Goal! Sheffield United 4, Preston North End 1. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Chris Basham with a cross following a corner.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:53
90' Into added time at the Lane.
🔴 #SUFC 3-1 #PNE 🟡 pic.twitter.com/1RQeZjkhcf— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:53
Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Patrick Bauer.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:51
Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Max Lowe.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:50
90+1' There will be a minimum of seven additional minutes at the end of the 90.
3-1 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:48
88' Double sub for PNE.
➡️ Ben Woodburn and Lewis Leigh
⬅️ Ryan Ledson and Troy Parrott
3-1 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:48
Substitution, Preston North End. Lewis Leigh replaces Troy Parrott.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:48
Substitution, Preston North End. Ben Woodburn replaces Ryan Ledson.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:48
Attempt missed. John Egan (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross following a corner.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:46
Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Andrew Hughes.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:45
85' Double change for United.
Ndiaye & Robinson are replaced by Egan & McBurnie. pic.twitter.com/UkUnjt4F5R— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:45
Foul by Daniel Jebbison (Sheffield United).
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:42
Vote now. 👇
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:42
Who is your pick for the @cliniccenteruk Man of the Match? 📊 pic.twitter.com/xxYSB6WT3y
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:42
82' Double sub for Sheffield United.
➡️ Oliver McBurnie and John Egan
⬅️ Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Robinson
3-1 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:43
Substitution, Sheffield United. John Egan replaces Jack Robinson.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:43
Substitution, Sheffield United. Oliver McBurnie replaces Iliman Ndiaye.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:40
80' Big chance for PNE. Troy Parrott was sent running in behind by Tom Cannon's pass but he was denied by Wes Foderingham.
3-1 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:43
Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Anel Ahmedhodzic.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:40
Attempt saved. Troy Parrott (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:38
Offside, Preston North End. Álvaro Fernández tries a through ball, but Thomas Cannon is caught offside.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:38
Iliman Ndiaye. Remember the name. pic.twitter.com/msO7sngXLT
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:36
Offside, Sheffield United. John Fleck tries a through ball, but Max Lowe is caught offside.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:36
76' 🟡 Iliman Ndiaye is booked for taking off his shirt in the goal celebrations.
3-1 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:36
Offside, Preston North End. Freddie Woodman tries a through ball, but Liam Delap is caught offside.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:36
Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:35
ILIIIMAAANNNNN!!! 🇸🇳 pic.twitter.com/kd8sM9pAoj
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:35
75' Goal Sheffield United.
Iliman Ndiaye adds a third.
3-1 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:35
Goal! Sheffield United 3, Preston North End 1. Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Daniel Jebbison following a fast break.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:33
Offside, Sheffield United. Oliver Norwood tries a through ball, but Iliman Ndiaye is caught offside.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:32
FLECCCKYYYYY!!! 🏴 pic.twitter.com/KX9puncxIe
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:32
72' Goal Sheffield United.
John Fleck's deflected effort gives the home side the lead again.
2-1 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:32
Goal! Sheffield United 2, Preston North End 1. John Fleck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Iliman Ndiaye following a fast break.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:31
Outstanding support today and all season.
Thank you, Blades! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/at3fW7l1Up— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:30
69' Another change for Sheffield United.
➡️ John Fleck
⬅️ James McAtee
1-1 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:29
69' Flecky is on for Macca!
🔴 #SUFC 1-1 #PNE 🟡 pic.twitter.com/N5WPOdi642— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:28
69' Second PNE change of the afternoon.
➡️ Ali McCann
⬅️ Josh Onomah
1-1 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:30
Substitution, Sheffield United. John Fleck replaces James McAtee.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:30
Substitution, Preston North End. Alistair McCann replaces Josh Onomah.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:28
Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Patrick Bauer.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:28
Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Thomas Cannon.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:28
Attempt blocked. James McAtee (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:26
Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Daniel Johnson.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:26
Attempt blocked. Sander Berge (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Max Lowe.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:26
Attempt blocked. Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:24
63' LIAM GETS US LEVEL AT THE LANE! 👊
Liam Delap latched onto Brad Potts' low cross to beat Wes Foderingham from close range and it's all square.
1-1 #pnefc pic.twitter.com/oAZgwlLaSA— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:25
Attempt blocked. Álvaro Fernández (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Troy Parrott.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:22
63' Goal Preston. Liam Delap gets the visitors level.
🔴 #SUFC 1-1 #PNE 🟡— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:23
Goal! Sheffield United 1, Preston North End 1. Liam Delap (Preston North End) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brad Potts.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:21
61' Double change for Sheffield United.
➡️ Sander Berge and Daniel Jebbison
⬅️ Tommy Doyle and Billy Sharp
1-0 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:21
61' Double Blades change on the hour!
🔴 #SUFC 1-0 #PNE 🟡 pic.twitter.com/igB8qPtLCz— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:22
Substitution, Sheffield United. Daniel Jebbison replaces Billy Sharp.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:22
Substitution, Sheffield United. Sander Berge replaces Tommy Doyle.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:19
59' 🟡 Troy Parrott is booked for a foul on James McAtee.
1-0 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:18
Troy Parrott (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:18
James McAtee (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:17
Attempt blocked. Thomas Cannon (Preston North End) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Onomah.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:16
Foul by Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United).
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:16
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:14
Delay in match because of an injury Andrew Hughes (Preston North End).
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:14
54' North End looked to break on the counter-attack and Josh Onomah teed up Ryan Ledson for a rising first-time drive from the edge of the box that went over the bar.
1-0 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:14
Attempt missed. Ryan Ledson (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Josh Onomah.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:11
50' Danger down the other end. Iliman Ndiaye pounced on a loose ball and took his time to shoot before being denied by Freddie Woodman before James McAtee's follow-up was cleared by Álvaro Fernández.
1-0 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:12
Offside, Preston North End. Ryan Ledson tries a through ball, but Liam Delap is caught offside.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:11
Attempt blocked. James McAtee (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:11
Attempt saved. Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:08
48' Couple of early opportunities for PNE. First Tom Cannon was denied by Wes Foderingham, and moments later Ryan Ledson engineered space for a shot from the edge of the box that went wide of the target.
1-0 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:08
Attempt missed. Ryan Ledson (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:07
Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Wes Foderingham.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:09
Attempt saved. Thomas Cannon (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Liam Delap.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:07
Attempt blocked. Troy Parrott (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:06
46' We're back underway at Bramall Lane!
1-0 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:06
Hand ball by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:05
Second Half begins Sheffield United 1, Preston North End 0.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:05
45' Back underway! 😄
Watch or listen live here. #SUFC || @HE_Barnes 🔴— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:05
46' Change at the break for North End.
➡️ Liam Delap
⬅️ Jordan Storey
1-0 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
16:05
Substitution, Preston North End. Liam Delap replaces Jordan Storey.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
15:51
⏱️ Half-Time: Sheffield United 1-0 #pnefc
Anel Ahmedhodžić's 36th-minute header has the hosts ahead at the break. pic.twitter.com/8Oma5vZ5Yb— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
15:48
Leading at the break! ✊#SUFC || @UltiChamps pic.twitter.com/RXAHphmw61
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
15:48
45+1' There will be a minimum of one additional minute at the end of the first half.
1-0 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
15:48
First Half ends, Sheffield United 1, Preston North End 0.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
15:48
45' Oliver Norwood stepped up to take a free-kick after Patrick Bauer had fouled Iliman Ndiaye, and his well-struck effort was tipped over the bar by Freddie Woodman.
1-0 #pnefc— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
15:47
45' One minute added on.
🔴 #SUFC 1-0 #PNE 🟡 pic.twitter.com/pKWwk5Rqk4— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 29, 2023
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
15:47
Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Freddie Woodman.
Sheffield United vs Preston North End
15:48
Attempt saved. Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
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