The Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Leicester City was a thrilling affair, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess. Preston North End drew first blood in the 23rd minute, courtesy of Emil Riis Jakobsen’s clinical finish. Leicester City responded swiftly, leveling the score through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall just six minutes later. Preston North End regained the lead in the second half, as Alan Browne found the back of the net in the 55th minute. However, Leicester City refused to be outdone, and Ayoze Perez equalized for the visitors in the 73rd minute. The match ended in a pulsating 2-2 draw, leaving both teams with a share of the spoils.
Preston North End had the better of the chances in the first half, with Riis Jakobsen hitting the post in addition to his goal. Leicester City grew into the game as the half wore on, and Dewsbury-Hall’s equalizer was no less than they deserved.
The second half was just as entertaining, with both teams creating chances to win the game. Browne’s goal put Preston North End back in front, but Leicester City showed their resilience to equalize once more through Perez.
In the end, a draw was a fair result, with both teams showing their quality. Preston North End will be disappointed not to have taken all three points, but they will be pleased with their performance. Leicester City will also be satisfied with a point, as they remain in the hunt for automatic promotion to the Premier League.
