QPR Secures Draw Against Preston with Late Own Goal

A late own goal from Thierry Small helped QPR extend their unbeaten streak to four games, as they drew 1-1 with Preston. QPR had been lacking momentum for much of the game, but Small's unfortunate clearance in the 82nd minute gave them the equalizer they needed. Preston had taken the lead early in the second half through a goal from Brad Potts, but QPR's persistence eventually paid off. Despite creating several scoring opportunities, QPR struggled to find the back of the net until Small's mistake. The draw marks QPR's fourth consecutive unbeaten game, while Preston extends their own unbeaten run to three games. The match saw both teams create scoring chances, with QPR's Paul Smyth, Harvey Vale, and Rayan Kolli combining to create opportunities, while Preston's Alfie Devine and Lewis Dobbin also had notable attempts. In the end, QPR's determination and Preston's misfortune led to the 1-1 draw. Post-game, Preston's manager Paul Heckingbottom expressed sympathy for his players, particularly Small, while QPR's manager Julien Stephan praised his team's dominant performance in the second half and their ability to react to adversity.