Preston end losing run as Lang strikes early | OneFootball

Preston North End beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Deepdale, ending a four-match Championship losing run.

Callum Lang put Preston ahead in the ninth minute, turning in Delano Burgzorg's cut-back from close range. Lang then glanced in a Jordan Thompson cross from a set piece to double the lead (27.).

Blackburn Rovers were handed a route back when Stanley Mills diverted into his own net soon after the restart (51.). Jayden Fevrier then rattled the bar from range as the visitors pressed (66.).

Daniel Iversen made five saves to protect the lead, notably thwarting Andri Gudjohnsen and Todd Cantwell as Blackburn Rovers chased an equaliser (77.).

Blackburn Rovers controlled long spells, posting 67.2% possession and 11 corners with 12 total attempts. Preston managed eight attempts, three on target, and defended their box stoutly.

Next, Preston visit Watford. Blackburn Rovers host Sheffield United.