Ohashi heads stoppage-time winner as Blackburn Rovers edge Preston | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Blackburn Rovers beat Preston North End 1-0 at Ewood Park. After coming on, Yuki Ohashi forced a save in the 79th minute to hint at what followed. He then settled it in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time, glancing in Eiran Cashin's cross. Blackburn Rovers produced 13 attempts and, despite having 44.9% possession, carried the greater threat throughout. Blackburn Rovers rise from 20th to 19th and host Bristol City next.

Player of the Match: Yuki Ohashi came off the bench to deliver the decisive header, finishing with two shots on target and two touches in the box in a sharp cameo.

Stat of the Match: Preston managed only three attempts, underlining how little they created despite 55.1% possession.

Three Things We Learned: Eiran Cashin's delivery decided the game and he added four interceptions and four aerial duels won, showing control at the back. Balazs Toth made two first half saves to deny Lewis Norman Dobbin and Alfie Devine, setting the platform for the late strike. Preston visit Swansea City next.