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Blackburn 1 – 4 Preston


Preston served Lancashire rivals Blackburn a harsh wake-up call and illustrated their own automatic promotion credentials with a 4-1 win at Ewood Park.

Ben Woodburn got North End up and running in snowy conditions when he scored after 17 minutes and in-form Ched Evans swept in a second after Rovers were caught playing out from the back (47).

A neat finish from Bradley Dack reduced the deficit (55), but a superb header from Evans and a 20-yard drive from Ben Whiteman (65) made sure of a thumping derby triumph for the visitors.

Victory for Ryan Lowe’s men – on his 50th match in charge – sees them climb to fourth, two points behind third-placed Rovers and four behind Sheffield United in second.

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Ben Woodburn gave Preston an early lead over Blackburn with his first Championship goal

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Ched Evans took advantage of some poor Blackburn defending to double Preston’s lead

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Bradley Dack got a goal to reduce the deficit for Blackburn against Preston

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Ched Evans got his second against Blackburn with a brilliant header

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Ben Whiteman finished off a lovely team goal to put Preston 4-1 up over Blackburn

Player of the match – Ched Evans

Andy Hinchcliffe on Sky Sports Football:

“One of the best all-round attacking displays I’ve seen this season. He brought everything today.”

What’s next?

Both teams are back in action on Saturday December 17. Preston host QPR at Deepdale at 3pm, while Blackburn travel to Carrow Road to take on Norwich at 5.30pm, live on Sky Sports Football.



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