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Burnley Edges Out Preston in Tense Deepdale Encounter
Burnley secured a victory over Preston North End in a closely fought Championship match at Deepdale on February 15th, 2025. Despite having less possession (57% for Burnley, 43% for Preston), the visitors proved more clinical in front of goal. Preston managed 5 shots, only 1 on target, while Burnley registered 11 shots, with 2 finding the target. Corner kicks also favored Burnley (6-2). The match was a tense affair, with a total of 27 fouls committed (18 by Preston and 11 by Burnley). Yellow cards were shown to two Preston players (Porteous, Hughes) and three Burnley players (Flemming, Anthony). The final score reflects Burnley’s superior finishing, although Preston battled hard throughout the game.
Substitutions burnley: at minute 71 J. Brownhill came in and H. Mejbri went out., at minute 71 M. Edwards came in and L. Foster went out.
Substitutions preston: at minute 73 S. Greenwood came in and R. Ledson went out., at minute 77 E. Riis came in and M. Osmajic went out., at minute 90 R. Brady came in and J. Meghoma went out., at minute 90 W. Keane came in and M. Frokjaer-Jensen went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Preston
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