Preston battle in opposition to a snow storm to thump Blackburn 4-1 in grudge match

It is not fairly Qatar! The Championship returns in full for the primary time since breaking for the World Cup… and Preston battle in opposition to a snow storm to thump Blackburn 4-1 in grudge match

• The Soccer League returned to motion after weeks away, on Saturday afternoon 
• Preston and Blackburn confronted off within the Lancashire Derby at a snowy Ewood Park 
• Guests cruised to a 4-1 victory over their rivals because of a Ched Evans brace 
• Ben Woodburn and Ben Whiteman have been additionally on the scoresheet for Preston 

By James Cohen For Mailonline

Revealed: 08:57 EST, 10 December 2022 | Up to date: 08:59 EST, 10 December 2022

Preston and Blackburn kick-started the Soccer League’s return to motion with an exciting Lancashire derby on Saturday.

Within the first full matchweek for the reason that World Cup break in mid-November, the Championship sides battled within the snow as guests Preston emerged with a 4-1 victory.

Objectives from Ched Evans, Ben Whiteman and Ben Woodburn all acquired on the scoresheet to nullify Bradley Dack’s effort that got here simply after the restart.

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Ben Woodburn wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring within the Lancashire Derby

The 23-year-old utilized a neat end to interrupt the impasse in opposition to their native rivals

Ched Evans notched a brace on the day to assist guarantee Preston returned to profitable methods

Evans rose highest at a nook and gifted his aspect a two-goal benefit along with his header

Workers have been readily available to filter out snow that had constructed up in and round Ewood Park on Saturday

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