Championship

HEADS IT’S LIAM WITH A DOUBLE

by
The LeaguePaper Team
26 April 2026

Defender claims a rare pair
By David Bell

SHEFFIELD U 2
Hamer 71 (pen), Bamford 82

PRESTON NE 3
Att: Lindsay 5, 20, Dobbin 76

IN THE BAG: Lewis Dobbin score Preston’s third
PICTURES: WhiteRosePhotos

PAUL Heckingbottom hailed captain Liam Lindsay after his unexpected double set up Preston’s thrilling win over Sheffield United.
The ex-Stoke City centre-half had only previously netted six league goals in five years with the club.
But Preston’s inspirational captain bagged two in just 15 minutes, both headers from corners, to take an early 2-0lead and se...

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