LIVE: PRESTON NORTH END v PETERBOROUGH UNITED: Posh go down by a single goal but well beaten at Deepdale
Preston have lost all three of their league games so far this season.
Posh should have forward Sammie Szmodics back in their squad after a two-match absence.
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LIVE BLOG: Preston vs Posh
Key Events
- 1-0 Preston FT
- Bauer gives Preston the lead after 14 minutes from a free-kick
- Posh continue record of conceding from a header in every game this season
- Posh rallied in the second half but never troubled Iversen
- Szmodics returned but Beevers missed out through injury
- Preston register first points of the season
81 mins
Now is the time to push on and make Preston nervous, they’re good value for their lead but they will be desperate to preserve it given their poor start to the season.
80 mins
The ref plays an advantage as JCH is fouled, he manages to find Marriott as he falls down and as the forward brings the ball forward the goal seems to open up on the right but he drags his shot and its wide, with no pace on.
78 mins
Pym to the rescue as Riis forces his way through. Unlucky for Kent who makes a good initial tackle but the ball rebounds harshly and Riis is able to get a shot at goal, which Pym has to save with his feet.
75 mins
Posh get a crossing chance of their own from a free-kick, Grant puts in the ball, Kent arrives on the penalty spot but his header loops over.
74 mins
Finally Posh win a header at the 4th time of asking, the ball ends up out to Whiteman and after his cross back in is headed out again, Whiteman blasts well over.
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