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Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday

Deepdale Stadium, Preston5 August 2017 at 15:00
Referee: Tony Harrington

Match Summary

Preston defeated Sheffield Wednesday 1:0. The match was played in Championship 2017.

Rivalry since 2011

Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Preston
8
wins
Drawn
3
Sheffield Wednesday
8
wins
Total goals
51 · 2.7/match
Both scored
10/19 · 53%
Over 2.5
9/19 · 47%

Recent Form

Preston

LWLLWD

Sheffield Wednesday

WLLDDD

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Preston dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Preston7wins
1draws10 meetings
Sheffield Wednesday2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (32%) — the odds may underestimate Preston.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 34.1%Draw 31.3%Away 38.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.803.102.57
Max3.013.302.63
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market32.4%29.6%38.0%
Public market32.5%30.5%37.1%

Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Preston
Result vs. Market: Sheffield Wednesday (38%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

PrestonHalf-time:00Sheffield Wednesday
11Shots6
3Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
01/01/26Preston3–0Sheffield Wednesday1.48/4.15/6.61
29/11/25Sheffield Wednesday2–3Preston3.47/3.26/2.16
29/12/24Preston3–1Sheffield Wednesday2.47/3.07/3.03
07/12/24Sheffield Wednesday1–1Preston1.96/3.33/4.19
29/12/23Preston0–1Sheffield Wednesday2.36/3.01/3.37
19/08/23Sheffield Wednesday0–1Preston2.50/3.16/2.86
30/01/21Sheffield Wednesday1–0Preston2.92/3.17/2.56
21/11/20Preston1–0Sheffield Wednesday2.39/3.17/3.21
08/07/20Sheffield Wednesday1–3Preston2.42/3.17/3.13
24/08/19Preston2–1Sheffield Wednesday2.45/3.26/3.01

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Preston

W 300D 240L 288
Over 2.548
Goals scored1015

Away Record: Sheffield Wednesday

W 249D 218L 315
Over 2.547
Goals scored898

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026