Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday: match statistics
Preston North End hold a distinct advantage over Sheffield Wednesday regarding both form and league standing. The hosts sit in 7th place with a +4 goal difference at home, whereas the visitors languish in last place (24th) with just one away victory this season. Preston boasts a 42% home win rate and 25% clean sheets, contrasting sharply with Sheffield Wednesday's disastrous 10% away win rate and 50% loss rate. The visitors concede an average of 1.6 goals per away match, with an xG Against of 2.05, highlighting severe defensive vulnerabilities. Recent form over the last five matches also favors the hosts—Preston averages 1.2 points per match compared to Sheffield Wednesday's mere 0.6. All statistics unequivocally point to a convincing victory for Preston North End in front of their home crowd.
Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Preston North End played against Sheffield Wednesday in Championship (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Preston North End has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sheffield Wednesday has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Preston North End scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.04. Sheffield Wednesday scores 0.78 and allows 1.96. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Preston North End's games and 52% of Sheffield Wednesday's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 61%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Preston North End has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.15 per game. Preston North End takes 11.1 shots per game, while Sheffield Wednesday takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Preston North End leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Sheffield Wednesday leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.35 after halftime.
When the teams score
Preston North End's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Sheffield Wednesday, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Preston North End hold a distinct advantage over Sheffield Wednesday regarding both form and league standing. The hosts sit in 7th place with a +4 goal difference at home, whereas the visitors languish in last place (24th) with just one away victory this season. Preston boasts a 42% home win rate and 25% clean sheets, contrasting sharply with Sheffield Wednesday's disastrous 10% away win rate and 50% loss rate. The visitors concede an average of 1.6 goals per away match, with an xG Against of 2.05, highlighting severe defensive vulnerabilities. Recent form over the last five matches also favors the hosts—Preston averages 1.2 points per match compared to Sheffield Wednesday's mere 0.6. All statistics unequivocally point to a convincing victory for Preston North End in front of their home crowd.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Preston North End | Sheffield Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Preston North End is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Preston North End · 0.6 pts / game - Sheffield Wednesday
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Preston North End is 65% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Preston North End · 0.78 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday
Preston North End is 88% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - Preston North End · 1.96 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday
Preston North End scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Sheffield Wednesday keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 meczów).
Sheffield Wednesday scores in 57% of games (13 of 23 meczów), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Preston North End
Over / Under - Sheffield Wednesday
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Preston North End is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Preston North End · 1.04 pts / game - Sheffield Wednesday
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Preston North End - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sheffield Wednesday - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 4%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Preston North End
Sheffield Wednesday
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Preston North End | Liga | Sheffield Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.60 | ▲ 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 59% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 51% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 23% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 73% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Preston North End's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Sheffield Wednesday. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday?
The Championship match finished Preston North End 3:0 Sheffield Wednesday. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Preston North End score 1.29 goals per game on average and Sheffield Wednesday 0.78. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Preston North End's matches and 52% of Sheffield Wednesday's.
What form are Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday in?
Over the last 5 games Preston North End have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Sheffield Wednesday 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday?
The statistical background for Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.