Match ReportSky SportsUnverified source· 5 Sept 2026
Lang's double earns Preston first win of season
Callum Lang's early brace set Preston on their way to a derby victory over Blackburn.
Preston— – —
NS · Championship
BlackburnCompetition
Championship
Score
Preston 2-1 Blackburn
Scorers
Lang (2), Mills (og)
Venue
Deepdale
What happened. Preston beat Blackburn 2-1 at Deepdale, with Callum Lang scoring twice in the first half.
- Lang scored in the 9th and 28th minutes.
- Mills' own goal reduced the deficit for Blackburn.
- Preston held on for their first league win.
Preston will look to build on this result in their next Championship match.
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