POOR HYAM'S HEARTACHE AT LATE GAFFEN

RYAN Lowe breathed a huge sigh of relief as his Preston side earned a share of the spoils thanks to Dominic Hyam’s injury-time own goal.

- Bill Merchant

Sammie Szmodics had put Blackburn ahead with just ten minutes left, but the Lilywhites hit back and snatched a point at the death when Hyam turned in Liam Delap’s cross in the 93rd minute.

“Both teams needed it and it was a fair result a draw, but it feels a bit better for us,” said Lowe.

“We edged it first half and could’ve gone in a goal up.

“They make changes at half-time and disrupt us a bit. If we’d gotten the ball forward more and sustained attacks, we’d have opportunities.

“Szmodics then breaks away, cuts inside and it’s a great finish. But, the character from the lads, every time they give us it. They are doing it for the football club – they keep fighting and keep going until the end.

“I’m really pleased for Liam Delap. He’s found it tough, game time and not scoring many goals, but hopefully he can continue now for the next two games and see where it takes us.