Preston fight back to hold Watford after second half swings | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Preston North End and Watford drew 2-2 at Deepdale. Lewis Norman Dobbin put Preston ahead in the 19th minute from Benjamin Whiteman's cross. The Hornets turned it around as Othmane Maamma levelled (55.) then Odeluga Offiah's own goal put the visitors ahead (57.), before substitute Milutin Osmajic replied (70.). The Hornets produced 20 attempts, striking the post through Formose Mendy as pressure built. Preston stay seventh and visit Blackburn next, while the Hornets remain 12th and host Derby next.

Player of the Match: Othmane Maamma drove the Hornets' fightback, scoring the equaliser and leading the game with six attempts and four key passes.

Stat of the Match: The Hornets registered 20 attempts, reflecting sustained pressure despite a near-even share of the ball.

Three Things We Learned: Preston's bench changed the game, with Milutin Osmajic scoring and Callum Lang assisting after both came on. Maamma was the standout attacker, finishing with six attempts, three on target, plus four key passes. Preston conceded 20 attempts, showing how often they had to defend their box.