Draper's late header gives Lincoln victory at struggling Preston

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Freddie Draper's 80th-minute header gave Lincoln City a 1-0 win at Preston North End on 12 September, leaving the home side with three points from their first seven Championship games.

Draper, on as a substitute in the 58th minute, met a long throw from Andrei Coubis at Deepdale. It was his first Championship goal for Lincoln, who won promotion from League One last season, and it stretched their unbeaten league run to four matches. Preston have now lost six of their seven league games this season.

Opta credits Preston with 11 attempts to Lincoln's nine, and the hosts won 16 corners to three. Possession was close, with Preston on 52%.

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