Preston North End vs Sheffield United, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipJordan Hugill's goal sees off Sheffield United at Deepdale
Jordan Hugill's goal sees off Sheffield United at Deepdale
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Attempt blocked. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 1': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Darnell Fisher.
- 1': Attempt missed. Cameron Carter-Vickers (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Samir Carruthers with a cross following a corner.
- 3': Offside, Preston North End. Darnell Fisher tries a through ball, but Tom Barkhuizen is caught offside.
- 4': Darnell Fisher (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 6': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Darnell Fisher.
- 6': Attempt missed. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) header from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by John Lundstram with a cross following a corner.
- 8': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Foul by Jordan Hugill (Preston North End).
- 10': Offside, Sheffield United. Samir Carruthers tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 12': Attempt missed. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 17': Foul by Cameron Carter-Vickers (Sheffield United).
- 17': Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Attempt saved. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Darnell Fisher.
- 18': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Simon Moore.
- 19': Attempt saved. Chris Basham (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by George Baldock.
- 20': Delay in match Darnell Fisher (Preston North End) because of an injury.
- 21': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 23': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Ben Davies.
- 24': Attempt blocked. Chris Basham (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Jack O'Connell with a headed pass.
- 24': Attempt blocked. John Lundstram (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 24': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Paul Gallagher.
- 25': Chris Maxwell (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Foul by Richard Stearman (Sheffield United).
- 25': Offside, Preston North End. Chris Maxwell tries a through ball, but Jordan Hugill is caught offside.
- 27': Foul by Paul Gallagher (Preston North End).
- 27': John Lundstram (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 28': Substitution, Preston North End. Kevin O'Connor replaces Darnell Fisher because of an injury.
- 28': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Tom Barkhuizen.
- 29': Delay in match Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) because of an injury.
- 30': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 31': Foul by Paul Gallagher (Preston North End).
- 31': John Lundstram (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Paul Gallagher (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 33': Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
- 35': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 35': Foul by Kevin O'Connor (Preston North End).
- 35': Ben Pearson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Samir Carruthers (Sheffield United).
- 38': Attempt missed. Paul Gallagher (Preston North End) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Daniel Johnson.
- 38': Foul by Cameron Carter-Vickers (Sheffield United).
- 38': Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 40': Paul Gallagher (Preston North End) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Daniel Johnson from a direct free kick.
- 43': Offside, Preston North End. Paul Huntington tries a through ball, but Jordan Hugill is caught offside.
- 44': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Jordan Hugill (Preston North End).
- 45': Foul by Samir Carruthers (Sheffield United).
- 45': Paul Gallagher (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Offside, Preston North End. Ben Davies tries a through ball, but Jordan Hugill is caught offside.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Preston North End 0, Sheffield United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Preston North End 0, Sheffield United 0.
- 49': Attempt saved. Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Callum Robinson with a through ball.
- 49': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Simon Moore.
- 51': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Enda Stevens.
- 53': Attempt missed. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Tom Barkhuizen following a fast break.
- 54': Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 54': Foul by Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United).
- 55': Attempt blocked. Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Robinson.
- 55': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Samir Carruthers.
- 58': Substitution, Sheffield United. Daniel Lafferty replaces George Baldock.
- 58': Goal! Preston North End 1, Sheffield United 0. Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Callum Robinson.
- 64': Attempt saved. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Daniel Johnson.
- 65': Foul by Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United).
- 65': Tom Clarke (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 66': Kevin O'Connor (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Substitution, Sheffield United. Clayton Donaldson replaces Cameron Carter-Vickers.
- 70': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Tom Clarke.
- 71': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Tom Clarke.
- 72': Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 72': Foul by Tom Clarke (Preston North End).
- 75': Substitution, Sheffield United. Regan Slater replaces Samir Carruthers.
- 77': Substitution, Preston North End. Josh Harrop replaces Callum Robinson.
- 77': Substitution, Preston North End. Alan Browne replaces Paul Gallagher.
- 78': Hand ball by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 80': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Richard Stearman.
- 84': Attempt missed. Josh Harrop (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Daniel Johnson.
- 85': Offside, Sheffield United. Billy Sharp tries a through ball, but Leon Clarke is caught offside.
- 87': Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card.
- 87': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End).
- 88': Ben Davies (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 89': Attempt blocked. Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Pearson.
- 89': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Richard Stearman.
- 90': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Jordan Hugill (Preston North End).
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Regan Slater.
- 90'+3': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 90'+3': Tom Clarke (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Foul by Jordan Hugill (Preston North End).
- 90'+4': Richard Stearman (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Preston North End 1, Sheffield United 0.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Preston North End 1, Sheffield United 0.
Statistics
 SHU |
PNE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 9 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 4 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 52.6 | Possession | 47.4 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 282 | Accurate Passes | 270 |
| 399 | Passes | 372 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 25 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 92 | Long Balls | 85 |
| 39 | Accurate Long Balls | 34 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 13 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 9 | Effective Clearances | 42 |
| 9 | Clearances | 42 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Deepdale
Location: Preston, England
Attendance: 15,202
Venue: Deepdale
Location: Preston, England
Attendance: 15,202
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 2 | Swansea City | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers | 5 | +3 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Preston North End (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Chris Maxwell (GK) |
| 20 | Ben Davies |
| 23 | Paul Huntington |
| 14 | Darnell Fisher |
| 5 | Tom Clarke |
| 29 | Tom Barkhuizen |
| 4 | Ben Pearson |
| 37 | Callum Robinson |
| 11 | Daniel Johnson  |
| 12 | Paul Gallagher |
| 9 | Jordan Hugill |
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Moore (GK) |
| 19 | Richard Stearman |
| 5 | Jack O'Connell |
| 16 | Cameron Carter-Vickers |
| 44 | Samir Carruthers |
| 7 | John Lundstram |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 2 | George Baldock |
| 10 | Billy Sharp |
| 9 | Leon Clarke |
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