QPR Secures a Point Against Preston Thanks to a Late Own Goal

A freak own goal by Thierry Small in the 82nd minute allowed QPR to extend their unbeaten streak to four games with a 1-1 draw against Preston. Despite lacking spark for most of the game, QPR managed to capitalize on Small's unfortunate mistake to level the score. Preston had taken the lead early in the second half through Brad Potts, but QPR's persistence eventually paid off. The draw marked QPR's fourth consecutive unbeaten game, while Preston extended their own unbeaten run to three games. The match saw both teams create scoring opportunities, with QPR's Paul Smyth, Harvey Vale, and Rayan Kolli combining to create chances, while Preston's Alfie Devine and Lewis Dobbin also threatened the QPR goal. In the end, it was Small's own goal that decided the outcome, as QPR managed to snatch a point from the game. Post-match, Preston's manager Paul Heckingbottom expressed his sympathy for Small, stating that the own goal could have happened to anyone, while QPR's manager Julien Stephan praised his team's reaction in the second half and their ability to capitalize on their chances.