Published October 24, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Preston and West Brom shared the points with a 1-1 draw in the Championship on Saturday, October 24. After a goalless opening half, Preston took the lead in the 78th minute, but West Brom answered in the 82nd minute to bring the match back level.
The late goals set the shape of the contest: Preston had the advantage, then West Brom erased it. The final score was 1-1, with one goal for Preston and one goal for West Brom.
How it unfolded
The sides went into the interval at 0-0. Preston broke the deadlock when Andrew Hughes scored in the 78th minute, putting the home side ahead at 1-0. It was the only lead of the match, as only Preston ever led; the score was levelled once.
West Brom's response came in the 82nd minute. Aune Heggebo scored to make it 1-1, restoring parity and completing the scoring.
The numbers
The match produced two goals: Preston scored one goal and West Brom scored one goal. The final score reflects that division, with neither team finishing ahead.
The interval passed without a goal, and the scoring was concentrated in the closing stages. Preston's breakthrough changed the score, but West Brom's reply meant the lead did not last until the final whistle.