OffsAIde
·6 April 2026
Preston pegged back by late own goal against Queens Park Rangers

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·6 April 2026

Match in Five Sentences: Preston North End drew 1-1 with Queens Park Rangers at Deepdale. Brad Potts put Preston ahead in the 46th minute, finishing low to the bottom left after an Alfie Devine-led break. A late twist arrived when substitute Thierry Small turned into his own net (82.) to level it. Queens Park Rangers carried the threat with 18 attempts to Preston's eight, forcing five saves from Daniel Iversen. Preston rise from 15th to 14th while Queens Park Rangers slip from 10th to 12th, with Preston visiting Charlton Athletic next and Queens Park Rangers hosting Bristol City.
Player of the Match: Daniel Iversen kept Preston level with five saves, including three from efforts in the box during a busy second half.
Stat of the Match: Preston made 33 clearances, underlining how often they were pushed back.
Three Things We Learned: Alfie Devine supplied the key pass for the opener and added three attempts, showing his influence on transitions. Daniel Bennie's cameo for Queens Park Rangers brought immediate threat, yielding four attempts with three on target. The visitors' delivery was relentless, producing 25 crosses and six corners to Preston's 16 and two.









































