Match Report
9 matches unbeaten backed Preston North End's arrival, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
4 meetings are on record — 1 won by Preston North End, 2 by Rochdale, 1 drawn, at 2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host. Historically tight: 25% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
The match was played at Deepdale (capacity 23,408). On the scoreboard, Preston North End led 1-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 1-0 the final score.
Goal scorers
Preston North End: J. Beckford (36')