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Callum Lang scores twice as Preston defeats Blackburn in Lancashire derby

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Callum Lang scores twice as Preston defeats Blackburn in Lancashire derby

Summary

Preston North End defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-1 in a Championship match at Deepdale on Saturday. Callum Lang provided both goals for the home side, scoring from close range in the 9th minute and adding a header in the 28th minute. Blackburn found a response in the 51st minute when Stanley Mills turned a Ryan Alebiosu cross into his own net. Preston goalkeeper Daniel Iversen made several critical saves throughout the match to maintain the lead against persistent pressure from the visitors. The result secures Preston their first points of the new season. Blackburn attempted to force a late draw, including a second-half effort from Jayden Fevrier that struck the crossbar, but the hosts held their advantage until the final whistle.

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•Callum Lang scored twice to lead Preston North End to a 2-1 victory.
•Stanley Mills scored an own goal to account for Blackburn Rovers' only score.
•Preston goalkeeper Daniel Iversen made multiple saves to protect the lead.
•The match took place at Deepdale on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
•The win marks Preston's first points of the new season.

Latest Updates

10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Preston North End 2-1 Blackburn Rovers - fan's verdict
1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Preston 2-1 Blackburn: Lang double wins Lilywhites the Lancashire Derby

What they're saying

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Preston North End ran out 2-1 winners over Blackburn Rovers in the Lanashire Derby at Deepdale this afternoon, thanks to a brace from Callum Lang.Lang opened the scoring inside the first 10 minutes of...
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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Lancashire derby between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers gave the Lilywhites their first points of the season.
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