QPR Snatch Draw Against Preston With Late Own Goal

A late own goal by Thierry Small handed QPR a 1-1 draw against Preston, extending their unbeaten streak to four games. The match saw QPR struggle to find their rhythm until Small's 82nd-minute mistake. Preston had taken the lead through Brad Potts early in the second half, but QPR's relentless pressure eventually paid off. Despite a lackluster first half, QPR dominated the second, with several chances going begging before Small's decisive error. The result sees Preston's unbeaten run stretch to three games, while QPR continues to show improvement under Julien Stephan. Both teams had their share of opportunities, with Alfie Devine and Lewis Dobbin threatening for Preston, and Paul Smyth and Rayan Kolli combining well for QPR. The draw was a fair reflection of the game, with both sides creating scoring chances. Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom expressed sympathy for Small, saying the own goal could have happened to anyone, while QPR's Julien Stephan praised his team's reaction and dominance in the second half.