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Burnley 3-2 Preston Burnley 3-2 Preston
(6 days later)
A last-gasp strike from Andy Gray gave Burnley victory over Preston in a dramatic Lancashire derby that saw four goals scored in the last 13 minutes.A last-gasp strike from Andy Gray gave Burnley victory over Preston in a dramatic Lancashire derby that saw four goals scored in the last 13 minutes.
Burnley took the lead when James O'Connor slotted in from the edge of the six-yard area.Burnley took the lead when James O'Connor slotted in from the edge of the six-yard area.
Simon Whaley equalised with a volley before Brett Ormerod gave Preston the lead firing in past a ruck of players.Simon Whaley equalised with a volley before Brett Ormerod gave Preston the lead firing in past a ruck of players.
An own goal from the head of Sean St. Ledger made it 2-2 before Gray settled matters with a deft headed flick.An own goal from the head of Sean St. Ledger made it 2-2 before Gray settled matters with a deft headed flick.
  • Burnley boss Steve Cotterill paid tribute to captain Wayne Thomas.
  • Burnley boss Steve Cotterill paid tribute to captain Wayne Thomas.
    The Clarets boss suggested that some fans may have questioned Thomas' temperament after picking up red cards against Southampton and Hartlepool:The Clarets boss suggested that some fans may have questioned Thomas' temperament after picking up red cards against Southampton and Hartlepool:
    "I thought Wayne was immaculate and I'm absolutely delighted with the response from the fans towards him."I thought Wayne was immaculate and I'm absolutely delighted with the response from the fans towards him.
    "There would have been some who would have had some doubts about Wayne.""There would have been some who would have had some doubts about Wayne."
  • Preston boss Paul Simpson rued the tactics employed by his team:
  • Preston boss Paul Simpson rued the tactics employed by his team:
    "We knew the 11-game unbeaten run would come to an end but it's disappointing to lose it in a derby game."We knew the 11-game unbeaten run would come to an end but it's disappointing to lose it in a derby game.
    "We worked hard to get ourselves level and instead of trying to kill the game off we were looking for a third goal and that's what cost us."We worked hard to get ourselves level and instead of trying to kill the game off we were looking for a third goal and that's what cost us.
    "Our aim now is to pick ourselves up and get ready for the next game and start again on an unbeaten run.""Our aim now is to pick ourselves up and get ready for the next game and start again on an unbeaten run."
    Burnley: Jensen, Sinclair, Thomas (Foster 84), Duff, Harley, Elliott (Mahon 90), James O'Connor, Hyde, Jones, Gray, Noel-Williams (Lafferty 84).Subs Not Used: Garreth O'Connor, McCann.Burnley: Jensen, Sinclair, Thomas (Foster 84), Duff, Harley, Elliott (Mahon 90), James O'Connor, Hyde, Jones, Gray, Noel-Williams (Lafferty 84).Subs Not Used: Garreth O'Connor, McCann.
    Goals: James O'Connor 44, St. Ledger 82 og, Gray 89.Goals: James O'Connor 44, St. Ledger 82 og, Gray 89.
    Preston: Nash, Alexander, St. Ledger, Chilvers, Hill, Whaley, Sedgwick, McKenna, Pugh (Davidson 87), Dichio (Ormerod 70), Agyemang (Neal 63).Subs Not Used: Lonergan, Wilson.Preston: Nash, Alexander, St. Ledger, Chilvers, Hill, Whaley, Sedgwick, McKenna, Pugh (Davidson 87), Dichio (Ormerod 70), Agyemang (Neal 63).Subs Not Used: Lonergan, Wilson.
    Booked: Dichio, Pugh, St. Ledger.Booked: Dichio, Pugh, St. Ledger.
    Goals: Whaley 77, Ormerod 80.Goals: Whaley 77, Ormerod 80.
    Att: 14,871Att: 14,871
    Ref: S Tanner (Somerset).Ref: S Tanner (Somerset).