Preston earn first points of the season with win over Blackburn
Preston North End claimed their first points of the season by beating local rivals Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Deepdale. Callum Lang scored twice early in the match, giving Preston a lead they held as they edged the contest and secured victory.
Preston North End earned their first points of the season with a 2-1 win over local rivals Blackburn Rovers at Deepdale.
Callum Lang scored an early brace for Preston, who held on to edge the match.
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