Match Report

Preston's first draw at home this season came in this Battle of the Roses clash against Sheffield United.

Barry Nicholson took the first corner of the game and Richard Chaplow hit a first-time 25-yard shot straight at Blades keeper Paddy Kenny.

Chris Sedgwick sent in the ball to John Parkin and he had a shot saved by Kenny.

In the 28th minute, Stephen Quinn had a 25-yard shot which did not have the power to beat Preston keeper Andy Lonergan.

Gary Naysmith sent the ball over to Darius Henderson and he had a header saved by the Preston keeper.

Preston captain Paul McKenna was fouled by Brian Howard and McKenna took the direct free-kick which fell to Barry Nicholson and his shot was saved.

Two minutes before the break, Howard had a stinging shot saved at the second attempt by Lonergan and in added first-half time Chaplow had a shot saved by Kenny.

Seven minutes into the second half, the Preston keeper had to palm away a corner for another corner and the out-swinging left-foot corner by Quinn led to Leigh Bromby having a shot saved.

Quinn had a right-wing corner which came straight back to him and he had a shot saved.

Gary Naysmith had a cross that was saved and then Preston substitute Daren Carter had a left-foot corner from the right wing saved by Kenny.

United thought they had scored in the 76th minute when Quinn had a low shot from the edge of the area deflected off a stray foot and in off the post, but the goal was ruled offside.

In added time, Henderson flicked-on Bromby's long throw but man-of-the-match Lonergan saved.

Corners

Fouls

Goal attempts

Shots off target

Offsides