About the Match

Preston faces Sheffield Wednesday at Deepdale on Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC. This match is part of the Championship. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Preston and Sheffield Wednesday have fared against each other in the past. On Sport Eden, you can follow the Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday live score with a full set of match features, including:

• Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on Sport Eden.
• Real-time extensive stats: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.
• Lineups and formations: Preston 3-1-4-2 formation, manager P. Heckingbottom, Sheffield Wednesday 3-4-2-1 formation, manager H. Pedersen. Preston starting XI: D. Iversen, O. Offiah, J. Storey, A. Hughes, B. Whiteman, Pol Valentín, A. Devine, A. McCann, J. Lewis, M. Smith, M. Osmajić. Sheffield Wednesday starting XI: P. Charles, D. Iorfa, G. Otegbayo, L. Cooper, Jarvis Thornton, L. Palmer, B. Bannan, C. McNeill, H. Amass, B. Cadamarteri, S. Ingelsson.
• Team form & Head-to-head history: Preston and Sheffield Wednesday head to head record: Preston 1 win(s), Sheffield Wednesday 1 win(s), 3 draw(s).
• Match officials: Referee Gavin Ward, England.
• Stadium: Deepdale.
• TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.
• Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.
• Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.
• Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

Final score: Preston 3-0 Sheffield Wednesday.

Player of the Match: A. McCann (Rating: 8.6)

Top rated players of Preston:A. McCann (8.6), L. Dobbin (7.9), O. Offiah (7.6)

Top rated players of Sheffield Wednesday:P. Charles (7.9), B. Bannan (7), S. Fusire (6.9)

All of these features make Sport Eden the best way to follow Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. Sport Eden also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

Sport Eden is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.