Preston Draw 1-1 with Norwich on Keane's Late Equalizer

Preston North End salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against Norwich City at Deepdale on Saturday, with substitute Will Keane scoring a 95th-minute equalizer to extend the hosts' unbeaten run to six games and keep their promotion push alive in the Championship.

Norwich appeared headed for a vital victory in their battle against relegation when Jovon Makama fired them ahead in the 85th minute. The forward latched onto a clipped pass from Emiliano Marcondes before slamming the ball past Preston goalkeeper Daniel Iversen from close range. The goal gave the visitors a much-needed boost, marking just one defeat in their last six matches under manager Philippe Clement.

Preston, sitting third in the table with 35 points from 21 games, had dominated much of the contest but struggled to break down Norwich's defense. Early chances fell to Thierry Small, whose fifth-minute effort was parried by Norwich keeper Vladan Kovacevic, and Lewis Dobbin, whose 20-yard shot grazed the crossbar around the quarter-hour mark. The hosts had a goal disallowed just before halftime when Michael Smith was ruled to have fouled Kovacevic in the buildup to his strike.

The second half brought more frustration for...