Preston – Blackburn

Preston held onto a narrow 2‑1 victory over Blackburn at home, lifting them to 23rd place with three points after just one win from eight games. The win barely nudged them forward, leaving their record at 1‑0‑6 and a goal difference of minus seven (6‑13). Blackburn lingered in 15th, picking up eight points from two wins, two draws and three defeats, their tally now standing at 10‑10 on the scoresheet. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Preston’s favour, as they have now won the only league meeting between the clubs this season.