Preston North End player ratings gallery after 4-1 defeat to Sheffield United
By Tom Sandells
Published 30th Apr 2023, 18:17 BST
Preston North End’s play-off hopes ended on Saturday as they were beaten 4-1 at Sheffield United.
Anel Ahmedhodžić put the Blades into the lead, who were promoted in midweek, with Liam Delap getting North End back on level terms.
The home side ran away with the game however, John Fleck, Iliman Ndiaye and Ali McBurnie all adding second half goals.
It means that Preston can no longer reach the top six, mathematically, after a poor day in Yorkshire.
Here’s how we rated the players on the day...
It means that Preston can no longer reach the top six, mathematically, after a poor day in Yorkshire.
5. Andrew Hughes - 6
Relatively steady for the first half before being exposed in the second half in a back four. Was unfortunate as his attempted block sailed beyond Woodman for the second goal. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
One of few players to come out of the game with any credit, put in a good shift down the right side as a right wing back or traditional right back. Set up PNE's goal with an excellent cross and was seen at the other end making a vital block to prevent a goal. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
It was a big opportunity for Ledson to step in with Ben Whiteman out but he was loose on the ball and whilst he did make some decent tackles, the backline were generally under a fair bit of pressure. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
Johnson looked laboured and never really got up to speed. Normally quite reliable in getting PNE forward, dribbling and making the right choices, all parts of his game that were missing in Yorkshire. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley