Sheffield Wednesday is setting its sights on a push towards the play-off positions, aiming for a third consecutive victory when they host Preston at Hillsborough. “The Owls'” recent wins away against Hull and Derby have elevated them to 12th in the league standings, and securing three additional points on Saturday could place them just two points shy of a top-six spot. In contrast, Preston (North End) has experienced a different recent trajectory, falling to 18th place after an eight-match winless streak, though their last three games have concluded in draws. Paul Heckingbottom’s team has yet to secure an away win this season from Deepdale. Key statistics ahead of the match include: ● Sheffield Wednesday have won just two of their last seven league games against Preston North End (D1 L4), one of which came in the last meeting between the pair during a 1-0 success at Deepdale. ● Preston North End have won two of their last three away league games against Sheffield Wednesday (L1), as many victories as across their prior 10 visits to Hillsborough combined beforehand (D1 L7). ● Sheffield Wednesday have won each of their last two league games, and could win three in a row for the first time since August (a run of four). ● Six of Preston’s last eight league games have ended in a draw (L2), including each of the last three in a row. The Lilywhites last drew more consecutively in September 2021 (5). ● Sheffield Wednesday have collected more points from losing positions than any other side in the Championship this season (10), four of which have come in their last three league games. Post navigation Ryan Meikle Expresses Honor Ahead of Match with Luke Littler Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup Semi-Final Loss ‘Stings,’ but Team Believes Success is ‘Close’