Overview
- Yuki Ohashi, introduced in the 67th minute, guided in Eiran Cashin's left-wing cross in the fifth minute of stoppage time for the 1-0 victory at Ewood Park.
- The win delivered O'Neill's first home success and gave Blackburn back-to-back league victories for the first time since November.
- Blackburn moved six points clear of the relegation zone as they completed a seasonal derby double over their local rivals.
- Preston missed the chance to move into the Championship top six, extending a poor run that now features just one win in seven league games.
- Alfie Devine twice grazed the woodwork for North End after their bright start, but Rovers finished stronger and found the late breakthrough.