Oli McBurnie Scores Twice as Hull City Draw 2-2 with Preston

In a dramatic Championship match at the MKM Stadium, Preston North End squandered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 against Hull City. Preston surged ahead early with goals from Thierry Small and Michael Smith inside the first 10 minutes, capitalizing on defensive errors from Hull, including a poor clearance by goalkeeper Ivor Pandur. Hull, who narrowly avoided relegation last season, staged a remarkable second-half comeback following three substitutions by manager Sergej Jakirovic, with Oli McBurnie scoring twice from crosses by Ryan Giles to level the game. Despite Preston's strong start and tactical confidence, Hull's resilience and McBurnie's in-form performance earned them a share of the points, leaving Preston sixth in the table after missed opportunities to climb higher. The match highlighted Preston's early season promise but also their vulnerability, as their usually stingy defense conceded twice within minutes early on and again struggled to contain Hull's resurgence. Overall, the game was a tale of two halves, with Hull's second-half revival preventing Preston from capitalizing on their early dominance.