Sheffield Utd 2, Preston North End FC 3

PRESTON, England (Interstat) — In a chaotic and high-octane season opener that defied pregame projections, Preston North End edged Sheffield United 3-2 in a Championship thriller Friday at Deepdale Stadium. The match, which featured three goals in a stunning two-minute span bridging halftime, saw Preston overcome an early deficit to claim victory in front of their home supporters. The contest began at a frenetic pace and saw the first breakthrough come from an unlikely source. Sheffield United’s Andre Brooks, entering the game as a substitute, opened the scoring in the 10th minute. The lead was short-lived, however, as Preston’s own… Read more...