QPR Snatch Draw Against Preston with Late Own Goal

A late own goal by Thierry Small allowed QPR to extend their unbeaten streak to four games, securing a 1-1 draw against Preston. The match was largely uneventful until Small's unfortunate clearance found its way into the net in the 82nd minute, canceling out Brad Potts' earlier goal for Preston. QPR had struggled to find their rhythm for much of the game, but the own goal breathed new life into their attack, as they pushed for a winner. Despite their efforts, the match ended in a draw, with both teams taking a point. Preston had taken the lead early in the second half through Potts' cool finish, following a surging run by Alfie Devine. QPR's equalizer came from a drilled cross into the box, which Small attempted to clear but ended up slicing into his own net. The draw extends Preston's unbeaten run to three games, while QPR remains undefeated in their last four matches. In the post-match interview, Preston's manager Paul Heckingbottom expressed his disappointment with the result, saying, 'I feel for everyone, for the staff and players, over the past two games.' QPR's manager Julien Stephan praised his team's reaction in the second half, saying, 'We were very dominant, we deserved to win the game with the chances, but we need to be efficient.'