The final whistle blows for the second half - Preston North End trails 0 to 2 against Sheffield United.

Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, as a result of Liam Lindsay's defense.

Opportunity squandered. Oliver Arblaster of Sheffield United takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it sails high and wide to the right.

Attempt thwarted. Sydie Peck from Sheffield United's left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area is obstructed.

Kian Best from Preston North End has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Sydie Peck from Sheffield United commits a foul.

Kian Best from Preston North End successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Rhian Brewster from Sheffield United commits a foul.

Vinicius Souza of Sheffield United has committed a foul.

Brad Potts of Preston North End has successfully secured a free kick in an offensive move.

Player swap - Sheffield United. Sydie Peck comes in for Callum O'Hare.

Liam Lindsay of Preston North End has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Anis Ben Slimane commits a foul - Sheffield United.

Player substitution for Preston North End. Robert Brady is being replaced by Kian Best.

Vinicius Souza of Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.

Emil Riis from Preston North End has committed a foul.

Vinicius Souza of Sheffield United has earned an attacking free kick.

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen commits a foul - representing Preston North End.

Jack Robinson of Sheffield United has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen commits a foul - representing Preston North End.

Liam Lindsay of Preston North End has been handed a yellow card due to a violation.

Kieffer Moore of Sheffield United has earned an attacking free kick.

Liam Lindsay from Preston North End commits a foul.

Freddie Woodman of Preston North End successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Kieffer Moore commits a foul - Sheffield United.

Player change - Sheffield United. Andre Brooks is being replaced by Rhian Brewster.

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Delay in match - injury Anel Ahmedhodzic - Sheffield United

Harrison Burrows of Sheffield United has secured a defensive free kick.

Milutin Osmajic of Preston North End has committed a foul.

Kaine Kesler-Hayden of Preston North End successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Anis Ben Slimane commits a foul - Sheffield United.

Player swap - Sheffield United. Gustavo Hamer makes way for Anis Ben Slimane.

Player change - Sheffield United. Alfie Gilchrist is being replaced by Femi Seriki.

Player change - Preston North End. Stefán Thórdarson is being replaced by Mads Frökjaer-Jensen.

Opportunity squandered. Kieffer Moore of Sheffield United took a shot with his right foot from a short distance but it unfortunately veered to the left.

Opportunity squandered. Kaine Kesler-Hayden of Preston North End took a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it veered to the left, missing the target.

Corner kick awarded to Preston North End, forced by Adam Davies.

New attacking attempt. Brad Potts - Preston North End - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is saved in the right corner.

Corner kick awarded to Preston North End, due to Alfie Gilchrist's deflection.

Brad Potts from Preston North End attempts a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's thwarted.

Player change - Preston North End. Will Keane is replaced by Milutin Osmajic.

Player swap - Preston North End. Sam Greenwood makes way for Kaine Kesler-Hayden.

Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, forced by Liam Lindsay.

Kieffer Moore of Sheffield United has secured an offensive free kick.

Liam Lindsay from Preston North End has committed a foul.

Score! Preston North End 0, Sheffield United 2. Gustavo Hamer of Sheffield United strikes with his right foot from beyond the box, sending the ball to the high middle of the net.

Another offensive move is underway. Andre Brooks from Sheffield United takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but the ball is caught in the upper middle part of the goal.

Attempt thwarted. Benjamin Whiteman of Preston North End's right-footed shot from beyond the box is obstructed.

Will Keane of Preston North End has successfully earned a free kick in the offensive zone.

Anel Ahmedhodzic commits a foul - Sheffield United.

Opportunity lost. Kieffer Moore of Sheffield United narrowly misses a shot with his right foot from outside the box.

Another offensive move is made. Robert Brady of Preston North End attempts a header from the middle of the box, but it's deflected to the left corner by the goalkeeper.

Corner kick awarded to Preston North End, thanks to a deflection off Jack Robinson.

Attempt thwarted. Jack Whatmough of Preston North End's right-footed shot from beyond the box gets obstructed.

Opportunity squandered. Kieffer Moore of Sheffield United takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it doesn't hit the target.

Liam Lindsay of Preston North End successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Callum O'Hare of Sheffield United commits a foul.

Opportunity squandered. Sam Greenwood of Preston North End takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but fails to hit the target.

Vinicius Souza of Sheffield United has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Emil Riis from Preston North End commits a foul.

The second half kicks off with Sheffield United leading Preston North End by 1-0.

The first half concludes with Sheffield United leading 1-0 against Preston North End.

Missed chance. Vinicius Souza - Sheffield United - shot with right foot from outside the box is close, but missed to the left.

Anel Ahmedhodzic of Sheffield United commits a foul.

Andrew Hughes of Preston North End has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, forced by Andrew Hughes.

Attempt thwarted. Brad Potts of Preston North End's right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area is obstructed.

Attempt thwarted. Stefán Thórdarson of Preston North End's right-footed shot from the middle of the box is obstructed.

Opportunity lost. Gustavo Hamer of Sheffield United took a left-footed shot from beyond the box, but it veered off to the left.

Robert Brady - Preston North End - won a free kick in attack.

Andre Brooks from Sheffield United has committed a foul.

Missed chance. Emil Riis - Preston North End - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is close, but missed to the left.

Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, forced by Andrew Hughes.

Missed chance. Stefán Thórdarson - Preston North End - shot with right foot from the centre of the box missed to the left.

Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, forced by Liam Lindsay.

Corner - Sheffield United. Conceded by Andrew Hughes.

Goal! Preston North End 0, Sheffield United 1. Oliver Arblaster - Sheffield United - shot with left foot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assist - Andre Brooks.

Offside - Sheffield United. Kieffer Moore is in offside.