Callum Lang scores twice as Preston earns result against Blackburn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:47 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Callum Lang provided a two-goal performance to help Preston secure a result in their match against Blackburn Rovers. Lang opened the scoring in the ninth minute with an instinctive finish before doubling the team's advantage in the 27th minute. Former Preston goalkeeper Alan Kelly commended the forward for his positioning and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The early goals provided a cushion for Preston, though Blackburn increased pressure on the home side throughout the remainder of the fixture. Kelly noted that the goals offered significant relief for the local supporters. The match concluded following these contributions from Lang.
- •Callum Lang scored two goals for Preston against Blackburn.
- •The opening goal occurred in the ninth minute of play.
- •Lang added a second goal during the 27th minute.
- •Alan Kelly praised the striker for his instincts in front of goal.
- 11:47 AMYahoo Sports — 'Lang not thinking about what could be - he's there'
"Former Preston goalkeeper Alan Kelly praises striker Callum Lang's "striker's instinct" to score the first of his two goals against Blackburn.
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