Championship

DEFEAT DOWNS HECK’S SPIRITS

by
The LeaguePaper Team
13 September 2026

PAIN: Heckingbottom

PRESTON have now garnered just three points out of a possible 21 to start the season, which has left them second bottom of the Championship.
Despite having 12 shots and 16 corners, the Lilywhites couldn’t force the ball in and the fans were quick to vent their anger at the end, with a cascade of boos greeting the final whistle.
North End boss Paul Heckingbottom said: “We’re really frustrated. While we’re not in front, they’re going to have their counter-attacks, opportunities and set plays and 90 per cent of the time we dealt ...

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