Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
Stay updated with real-time coverage as Sheffield Wednesday takes on Preston North End in today’s Championship match.
The English football Championship is becoming more competitive and thrilling, as teams vie for the coveted chance to secure a spot in the Premier League at the end of the season.
After being demoted from the premier league last season, Luton, Burnley, and Sheffield United have returned to the second division and are anticipated to compete for playoff positions this year. They will face competition from Norwich City, an improving Coventry side, and Leeds United, who were runners-up in last season's playoffs. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the standings, Wayne Rooney is looking to turn around Plymouth’s situation following their close call with relegation last year. Portsmouth and Derby have joined the league this season after being promoted from League One, along with Oxford, who won the playoff final.
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Sheffield Wednesday FC and Preston North End FC ended their match in a 1-1 draw.
The game concludes with Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End ending in a 1-1 draw.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
The second half concludes with a score of Sheffield Wednesday 1, Preston North End 1.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Preston: Match Preview
The fourth official has indicated that there will be four minutes of stoppage time.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Substitution for Preston North End: Milutin Osmajic comes on for Emil Riis.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Michael Smith from Sheffield Wednesday earns a free kick in the defensive area.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Foul committed by Michael Smith from Sheffield Wednesday.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Preston North End Matchup
Foul committed by Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Foul committed by Max Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Substitution for Preston North End: Benjamin Whiteman comes on for Stefán Thórdarson.
Sheffield Wednesday Takes On Preston North End
Stefán Thórdarson from Preston North End receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Pol Valentín from Sheffield Wednesday earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Corner kick awarded to Preston North End, resulting from a play by Jamal Lowe.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Corner kick awarded to Preston North End after Di'Shon Bernard allowed a goal.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Foul committed by Svante Ingelsson of Sheffield Wednesday.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Nathaniel Chalobah of Sheffield Wednesday receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Foul committed by Nathaniel Chalobah (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday Takes On Preston North End
Missed opportunity. Sam Greenwood from Preston North End sent a right-footed shot over the bar from the middle of the box. He received the ball from Mads Frökjaer-Jensen, who delivered a cross.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Substitution for Preston North End: Duane Holmes is coming on to take the place of Mads Frökjaer-Jensen.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Goal! Sheffield Wednesday ties it up at 1-1 with Preston North End. Michael Smith scored with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the back of the net. He was set up by Anthony Musaba.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Substitution for Sheffield Wednesday: Nathaniel Chalobah comes on to replace Shea Charles.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
Offside call against Preston North End. Sam Greenwood has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Preston North End Matchup
Foul committed by Pol Valentín (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Andrew Hughes from Preston North End had a close-range header that was successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Marvin Johnson from Sheffield Wednesday receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Match
Brad Potts from Preston North End earns a free kick near the right sideline.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Marvin Johnson from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Foul committed by Djeidi Gassama (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Preston: Match Preview
Shea Charles from Sheffield Wednesday receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Shea Charles of Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
Shea Charles from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Emil Riis from Preston North End had a shot with his right foot from a tough angle on the right side, which was close but ultimately went wide to the right. He received help from Sam Greenwood after a set piece play.
Sheffield Wednesday Hosts Preston North End
Marvin Johnson from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Preston North End Clash
Brad Potts from Preston North End earns a free kick in the offensive zone.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
Substitution for Sheffield Wednesday: Jamal Lowe comes on in place of Josh Windass.
Sheffield Wednesday Takes On Preston North End
Corner kick for Sheffield Wednesday, awarded after Jack Whatmough let the ball get past him.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
The attempt was stopped. Pol Valentín from Sheffield Wednesday took a shot with his left foot from the center of the box, but it was successfully blocked.
Sheffield Wednesday Hosts Preston North End
Ali McCann of Preston North End receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Takes On Preston North End
Marvin Johnson from Sheffield Wednesday earns a free kick on the left side.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
Foul committed by Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday Hosts Preston North End
Freddie Woodman from Preston North End is awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Djeidi Gassama from Sheffield Wednesday took a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it was stopped in the middle of the goal. Anthony Musaba provided the assist.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
Corner awarded to Sheffield Wednesday, conceded by Jack Whatmough.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
The attempt was stopped. Sam Greenwood from Preston North End tried a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. He received assistance from Andrew Hughes.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Match
The wait is over. They are now prepared to move forward.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Match
The game was postponed due to an injury to Freddie Woodman of Preston North End.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
The wait is over. They're set to move forward.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Postponement of the match (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Djeidi Gassama from Sheffield Wednesday earns a free kick in the defensive zone.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
The penalty was stopped. Josh Windass from Sheffield Wednesday took a shot with his right foot, but it was saved right in the middle of the goal.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Preston: Match Preview
Sheffield Wednesday has been awarded a penalty after Pol Valentín was fouled inside the box.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Brad Potts from Preston North End had a chance to score but missed. He took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
Emil Riis from Preston North End had a shot with his right foot from the center of the box, but it didn't hit the target.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Offside call against Sheffield Wednesday. Anthony Musaba has been flagged for being offside.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
The second half kicks off with Sheffield Wednesday trailing 0 to 1 against Preston North End.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Team change for Sheffield Wednesday: Anthony Musaba comes on for Liam Palmer.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
The first half concludes with Sheffield Wednesday trailing Preston North End 0-1.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Shea Charles from Sheffield Wednesday earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Sheffield Wednesday Takes On Preston North End
The fourth official has declared that there will be %injmins% minutes of extra time added.
Sheffield Wednesday Hosts Preston North End
Foul committed by Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday Takes On Preston North End
Missed opportunity. Djeidi Gassama (Sheffield Wednesday) took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Preston North End Showdown
Liam Palmer from Sheffield Wednesday receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Clash
Brad Potts from Preston North End earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Michael Smith from Sheffield Wednesday earns a free kick in the opponent's half of the field.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
Michael Smith from Sheffield Wednesday had a chance to score, but his right-footed shot from the center of the box went wide to the right after a corner kick.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Liam Palmer of Sheffield Wednesday had a chance to score with a header from the middle of the penalty area after a corner kick, but he couldn't find the target.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
Corner kick for Sheffield Wednesday, with Freddie Woodman allowing the goal.
Sheffield Wednesday Takes On Preston North End
Josh Windass from Sheffield Wednesday had a shot with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it was saved in the top left corner of the goal. The assist came from Marvin Johnson.
Sheffield Wednesday Battles Preston North End
Liam Palmer from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Preston Match Preview
Corner awarded to Sheffield Wednesday, following a concession by Andrew Hughes.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
The attempt was stopped. Josh Windass from Sheffield Wednesday took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was intercepted.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Michael Smith from Sheffield Wednesday took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. He received a headed assist from Josh Windass.
Sheffield Wednesday Hosts Preston North End
The shot was stopped. Sam Greenwood from Preston North End took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was saved.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Missed opportunity. Iké Ugbo from Sheffield Wednesday sent a header over the goal from the center of the box. The attempt came after a set piece, with assistance from Yan Valery.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Marvin Johnson from Sheffield Wednesday earns a free kick on the left side.
Sheffield Wednesday Takes On Preston North End
Brad Potts of Preston North End had a chance to score with a right-foot shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it went wide to the right after a quick counterattack.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Preston: Match Preview
Emil Riis from Preston North End had a chance to score but missed. He took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Effort denied. Shea Charles of Sheffield Wednesday had a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Sam Greenwood from Preston North End is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Goal! Sheffield Wednesday 0, Preston North End 1. Emil Riis scores for Preston North End with a left-footed shot from just a short distance away.
Sheffield Wednesday Clash With Preston North End
The attempt was stopped. Sam Greenwood from Preston North End took a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it was successfully saved.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Stefán Thórdarson from Preston North End tried to score with a right-footed shot from over 35 yards out, but it went over the bar. Kaine Kesler-Hayden set him up after the corner kick.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
Corner awarded to Preston North End after Marvin Johnson's challenge resulted in a foul.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Attempt blocked. Kaine Kesler-Hayden (Preston North End) had a left-footed shot from the middle of the box that was saved.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
Josh Windass of Sheffield Wednesday had a chance to score with a header from the middle of the box after a corner kick, but he was unable to convert.
Sheffield Wednesday Takes On Preston North End
Sheffield Wednesday earned a corner kick after Kaine Kesler-Hayden allowed it.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
Corner kick for Sheffield Wednesday, awarded after Andrew Hughes allowed a goal opportunity.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Preston: Match Preview
Iké Ugbo from Sheffield Wednesday earns a free kick in the defensive zone.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Preston: Match Preview
The shot was blocked. Stefán Thórdarson from Preston North End took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was saved.
Sheffield Wednesday Faces Preston North End
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
The teams have revealed their rosters, and the athletes are getting ready on the field.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Preston North End Matchup
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