Ipswich Town rescue late point as Preston are pegged back at the death | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Ipswich Town and Preston North End drew 1-1 at Portman Road. Lewis Gibson put Preston ahead in the 72nd minute, sweeping in after a corner. Jack Clarke levelled from the spot in the second minute of second half stoppage time after he was fouled. Preston's rearguard was incessantly busy, making 50 clearances as the Tractor Boys pushed on. The Tractor Boys slip from third to fourth while Preston rise from 10th to eighth, with the Tractor Boys visiting Portsmouth next and Preston hosting Portsmouth.

Player of the Match: Jack Clarke dragged the Tractor Boys level with a composed late penalty, having also won the spot kick and produced two key passes in a tireless display.

Stat of the Match: Tractor Boys registered 16 attempts from inside the box, highlighting territorial dominance without ruthless finishing.

Three Things We Learned: The Tractor Boys controlled the ball with 67.2% possession and won nine corners, yet needed a stoppage time penalty to earn a result. Preston's defensive shape stood up to pressure, delivering 50 clearances and winning 61.9% of tackles. Clarke is in elite company this season, now on 12 Championship goals and second in the scoring chart.