Preston are winless in their last six league games against Sheffield United (D2 L4), losing both meetings the last time the sides met in 2022-23.

Sheffield United have won 49 of their 110 league games against Preston, their highest win rate against any of the 19 sides they’ve faced 100+ times in their history (45%).

Preston haven’t won their opening league match in any of the last five seasons (D2 L3). This is the first time they’re beginning a league campaign against a team relegated from the Premier League the previous season since 2003-04, and a 2-1 home loss to West Ham United.

Sheffield United have only won their opening league game in one of the last 10 seasons, beating Brentford 1-0 in 2017-18 (D1 L8). They’ve lost each of their last four season openers without scoring a single goal.

Preston lost their last five league games of 2023-24 by an aggregate score 11-0. They last lost more consecutive league games in October 1994 (7), while this is their longest ever losing run while failing to score.

Sky Bet Championship: Pre-match stat pack

Sky Bet Championship: Pre-match stat pack