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‘Nothing ball’ – Sheffield United comeback win frustrates Preston North End manager Graham Alexander

Alexander refers to Sydie Peck’s first goal as a ‘nothing ball’

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 10:51 AM
‘Nothing ball’ – Sheffield United comeback win frustrates Preston North End manager Graham Alexander
Key Things to Know
  • Graham Alexander was frustrated after a fortunate Sheffield United goal sparked Preston North End's defeat.
  • Leo Leroy opened the scoring early for Preston before Sydie Peck scored his first career hat-trick.
  • Alexander described Peck's 27th-minute equalizer as a "nothing ball" that damaged Preston's confidence.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Preston North End manager Graham Alexander expressed his frustration after Sheffield United mounted a comeback victory, ignited by what he described as a "nothing ball." Leo Leroy gave Preston an early lead in the opening minutes, but Sheffield United responded when Sydie Peck scored a fortunate equalizer that drifted into the net in the 27th minute.

Peck went on to complete his first career hat-trick within twenty minutes of his first goal, leaving Preston trailing 3-1 by halftime. Alexander lamented his team's drop in confidence following the equalizer, as the Blades secured their first consecutive wins of the season.

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