Preston North End head to Bramall Lane looking for three points against Chris Wilder’s side, who have had a solid start to the season once again.
The Blades competed with North End in the upper echelons of the Championship last year and going into their clash in April, both sides still had a chance of making the top six.
That afternoon Alan Browne’s goal saw North End come out on top in a tight affair and the Blades have kept up the momentum of last season again at the start of the 2018/19 campaign, sitting just outside those Play-Off places heading into the weekend.
They played on Wednesday night this week, a goalless draw at home to Garry Monk’s Birmingham City, but the manager made a number of changes, meaning he can again freshen the squad for the visit of the Lilywhites, especially after he strengthened his group in the summer with a number of experienced captures.
Ref Watch
For Saturday’s trip over the Pennines we have Northumberland official Scott Duncan taking charge as the match referee…
For Saturday’s trip over the Pennines we have Northumberland official Scott Duncan taking charge as the match referee…
Memorable Match
Back in 2013 North End had gone 35 years since a victory at Bramall Lane, Alex Bruce the last man to score a winning goal for the Lilywhites in the red and white half of the steel city…
Back in 2013 North End had gone 35 years since a victory at Bramall Lane, Alex Bruce the last man to score a winning goal for the Lilywhites in the red and white half of the steel city…
Ticket Information
Tickets for this weekend's away game against Sheffield United, at Bramall Lane, are still on general sale at Deepdale…
Tickets for this weekend's away game against Sheffield United, at Bramall Lane, are still on general sale at Deepdale…
PNE Team News
Manager Alex Neil welcomes back the first of his suspended midfield duo, with Ryan Ledson available for selection after missing the last three games following his red card at Leeds United last month…
Manager Alex Neil welcomes back the first of his suspended midfield duo, with Ryan Ledson available for selection after missing the last three games following his red card at Leeds United last month…
Match Coverage
On Saturday afternoon, if you can’t make it to the Bramall Lane, then you can sign up for a £5 match pass and watch the game – with full match commentary – live on iFollow PNE…
On Saturday afternoon, if you can’t make it to the Bramall Lane, then you can sign up for a £5 match pass and watch the game – with full match commentary – live on iFollow PNE…
Alex Neil’s Thoughts
Preston North End manager Alex Neil says a similar performance and result to his side’s last visit to Sheffield United would be just the tonic required…
Preston North End manager Alex Neil says a similar performance and result to his side’s last visit to Sheffield United would be just the tonic required…
Alan Browne Preview
Preston North End midfielder Alan Browne spoke to iFollow PNE ahead of the trip to Sheffield United to discuss the hard work being done to turn around the recent run of results…
Preston North End midfielder Alan Browne spoke to iFollow PNE ahead of the trip to Sheffield United to discuss the hard work being done to turn around the recent run of results…