A major talking point post-match was PNE striker Milutin Osmajic’s alleged bite on Beck, prior to referee Matt Donohue showing the Rovers man the red card. The FA are reportedly investigating the incident, which Blackburn boss John Eustace described as ‘very serious’. Gallagher viewed it as a stain on what was an encouraging Preston display.

The FA are investigating an incident from Preston’s draw with Blackburn, after North End striker Milutin Osmajic allegedly bit Owen Beck. In what was a highly competitive game, the hosts were reduced to ten men late in the first half after Sam Greenwood went in late on Lewis Baker.