Lang double lifts Preston as early burst beats Blackburn | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Preston North End beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Deepdale. Callum Lang opened the scoring in the ninth minute, turning in Delano Burgzorg's pass. Lang then glanced a header from Jordan Thompson's set piece cross (27.), but a Stanley Mills own goal soon after the restart halved the deficit (51.). Despite 67.1% possession and 11 corners, Blackburn were kept out by Daniel Iversen's five saves and a resilient Preston back line. Preston visit Watford next in the Championship, while Blackburn Rovers host Sheffield United.

Player of the Match: Callum Lang's first half brace, a close range finish followed by a smart header, put Preston in control and defined the contest.

Stat of the Match: Daniel Iversen produced five saves, repeatedly shutting the door as Blackburn Rovers pressed with sustained possession.

Three Things We Learned: Jordan Thompson's delivery remains a weapon, with his set piece supplying the second goal. Blackburn Rovers controlled the ball with 67.1% possession and racked up 12 attempts and 11 corners, yet their final touch deserted them. Jayden Fevrier hit the bar after the hour (66.), showing how close the visitors came to rescuing a point.