Pick of the stats: Preston North End v Sheffield United

Preston North End will host Sheffield United at Deepdale on Tuesday looking to end an eight-match winless run that has yielded just two points. In contrast, Sheffield United travel to Preston unbeaten in their last three outings, having secured two victories in that span. Although Preston completed a league double over the Blades last season, they have not defeated them in three consecutive meetings since 1897.

Preston's recent home form has been troublesome, with only two victories in their last 13 home league matches alongside zero clean sheets. Meanwhile, Sheffield United have drawn four of their last 14 away matches, winning six. Preston manager Graham Alexander brings a personal five-match unbeaten league record against Sheffield United into the contest.