Heckingbottom acknowledges Preston's shortcomings in loss to Wolves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Preston North End fell to a 3-1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Deepdale on August 22, 2026. Manager Paul Heckingbottom stated that Wolves demonstrated superior quality and managed the match effectively. Despite efforts from his team, Heckingbottom noted that overcommitting led to significant challenges, especially after Wolves scored their second goal. This loss marks Preston's second consecutive defeat to start the Championship season.
- •Match ended with Wolverhampton winning 3-1 at Deepdale.
- •Paul Heckingbottom discussed Preston's struggle against Wolves post-match.
- •Wolves' quality depth proved challenging for Preston's defense.
- •This defeat leaves Preston with two losses in two Championship fixtures.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Heckingbottom admits Preston came up short in loss
"The Preston boss spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire after his side's 3-1 defeat at the hands of Wolves.
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