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Mihailo Ivanovic's goal was his second of the season High-flying Millwall and Preston North End shared the points and also matched each other in dreadful first-half defending in an eventful draw. North End, who were seeking a fourth consecutive Championship win, were gifted an early goal against the run of play when Michael Smith anticipated Camiel Neghli's ill-advised backpass and finished smartly. But Millwall were level by the break thanks to keeper Daniel Iversen's calamitous miskick, which allowed Mihailo Ivanovic to roll the ball into an empty net. The open nature of the game continued after the break, with Millwall remaining on top and creating the better chances. Ivanovic, Thiero Ballo, Casper De Norre and Jake Cooper all went close for the hosts, while Lions forward Aidomo Emakhu wasted a great one-on-one opportunity. But Preston were an increasing threat in the closing stages, with substitute Thierry Small going close with a strike that somehow went wide after squirming under keeper Max Crocombe, who also saved from Lewis Dobbin. Follow Saturday's Championship action Millwall, who were beaten 4-0 by Birmingham City in their previous match and have now not won in three, were on top for an hour. But for all their pressure and possession, they only managed one attempt on target until Iversen's blunder gifted them the leveller. The keeper tried to hoof a long ball upfield following a throw-in, but touched the ball with his right foot as he swung his left, leaving Ivanovic with the simple task of rolling the ball home. The comedic goalkeeping was contagious, with Crocombe joining in by delaying a clearance which so nearly nestled in the back of the net for a second Preston goal after it was charged down. The Lions continued to impress on the resumption but wasted numerous chances and were grateful to end with a point as the visitors finished the stronger - and so nearly snatched a win which would have taken them up to second in the table. This video can not be played Alex Neil post Preston North End This video can not be played Heckingbottom: 'We weren't at our best' After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 8th November 2025 at 15: 54 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Alex Neil Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Paul Heckingbottom Formation: 3 - 1 - 4 - 2 Manager: Alex Neil Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Paul Heckingbottom Formation: 3 - 1 - 4 - 2 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Millwall are unbeaten in each of their last 12 league meetings with Preston North End (W7 D5), and are only currently on a longer active unbeaten streak against Charlton Athletic (13). Preston North End have only won one of their last nine away games against in league competition (D3 L5), winning 3-1 in February 2019 thanks to goals from Andrew Hughes, Tom Clarke and Sean Maguire inside the opening 30 minutes. Millwall were beaten 4-0 in midweek against Birmingham City; their second four goal defeat of the season, having also lost 4-0 to Coventry last month – it is the first time the Lions have suffered multiple defeats by at least four goals in a league campaign since 2014-15: 1-5 v Middlesbrough and 1-6 vs Norwich. Preston North End have won each of their last three Championship matches, just one fewer victory than they had managed in their previous 19 league games (W4 D7 L8). Millwall Alex Neil is unbeaten in his three home games against Paul Heckingbottom in the Football League, with each of those games coming against a different team: Preston 1-1 Barnsley in September 2017, Preston 3-1 Leeds United in April 2018 and Stoke City 3-1 Sheffield United in October 2022. Match ends, Millwall 1, Preston North End 1. Second Half ends, Millwall 1, Preston North End 1. Foul by Raees Bangura-Williams (Millwall). Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time. Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Wes Harding. Substitution, Millwall. Wes Harding replaces Thierno Ballo. Substitution, Millwall. Daniel Kelly replaces Derek Mazou-Sacko. Substitution, Millwall. Luke Cundle replaces Mihailo Ivanovic. Attempt saved. Lewis Dobbin (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Max Crocombe (Millwall). Assisted by Harrison Armstrong. Attempt missed. Raees Bangura-Williams (Millwall) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a set piece situation. Liam Lindsay (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Mihailo Ivanovic (Millwall) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Liam Lindsay (Preston North End). Attempt missed. Raees Bangura-Williams (Millwall) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Macaulay Langstaff. Corner, Millwall. Conceded by Thierry Small. Substitution, Millwall. Raees Bangura-Williams replaces Aidomo Emakhu. Odeluga Offiah (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Thierno Ballo (Millwall). Odeluga Offiah (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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