An amazing return for Preston North End striker Daniel Jebbison. He introduced himself to Lilywhites fans in style during an exhilarating 6-2 rout of his old club, Sheffield United, at Deepdale. Preston emerged the victor, with a dramatic 3-2 win on that winner-take-all day. Jebbison was instrumental in winning the game 3-0. This win would give a HUGE boost for Preston. On the other end of the table, Sheffield United is hardly putting up a fight.
The game started off with Sheffield United going ahead in the first minute. Midfielder Andre Brooks blasted in his first goal of the season only 10 minutes into the match. Six minutes later, Callum O’Hare amazed the crowd with a great individual run, doubling the visitors’ lead. The competitive spirit of Preston stepped up as they came back to take the victory.
Jebbison’s Crucial Contribution
One notable player was Daniel Jebbison, who joined Preston from Sheffield United, whom he had previously represented, on loan in mid-January. His remarkable performance would prove to be the difference maker in the match. It further proved his lofty status as an impact player for his new team. Sheffield United’s manager Chris Wilder knew Jebbison was special. Unsurprisingly, he said that “more is to come from him,” perfectly reflecting his belief in Jebbison’s long-term good work.
Paul Heckingbottom, Preston’s manager, expressed confidence in Jebbison’s performance, stating, “He will be pleased with that.” After an injury-hit pre-season, he stressed that Jebbison was starting to make his mark and impact on the field. There’s plenty of buzz around Jebbison’s return to action. As he gets used to his new cap, the pressure only increases on terrific him.
Sheffield United’s Struggles
Sheffield United’s defeat today at home to Arsenal means they are now just one point clear of the drop zone. Wilder added further frustration following a poor opening to the 2025/26 season. It hasn’t been smooth sailing — his team was sitting near the bottom of the MLS playoff picture, unable to build on their impressive early lead.
“You never really know, you always look at it from the other side,” Wilder said after the bout. But when the dust settles, that’s Paul’s job — to assess it from his perspective and give credit to his players. That’s on me, I’m going to get after my players for not seeing that game through. Then in that decisive moment just before half-time, they were naive. This candid comment encapsulated Wilder’s disappointment with his team’s efforts and describes what they need to do better moving ahead.
Implications of the Match
While Preston will be over the moon with their comeback victory, they take a big boost of momentum into their next two fixtures. Sheffield United are under increasing pressure to get results. Their place in the league is ever more precarious and every point counts as they fight relegation.
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