Overview
- Preston raced into a 2-0 lead inside 10 minutes through Thierry Small and Michael Smith after defensive errors, including a poor Ivor Pandur clearance.
- Jakirovic introduced Liam Millar, Regan Slater and Joe Gelhardt at the interval, which shifted the momentum and lifted the performance.
- Oli McBurnie struck twice from Ryan Giles deliveries to level the match 2-2, and local reporting indicated Giles’ late withdrawal was due to cramp.
- Hull have now conceded 16 league goals early in the season, and Jakirovic acknowledged he may alter his approach to reduce the flow of goals.
- Sky Sports lists McBurnie on six goals this season while Hull Live reports seven, and Preston stayed sixth after failing to capitalise on a chance to climb.