Neghli Scores Late Winner as Millwall Beat Preston 1-0

Millwall secured a 1-0 victory over Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as Camiel Neghli scored in the 79th minute to spoil Graham Alexander's first match as Preston manager. The result ended Millwall's three-game winless run and left Preston facing continued pressure at the bottom of the Championship standings.

According to the match report published by Sky Sports, Neghli finished from just inside the penalty area after receiving a cutback from Luke Cundle. The Dutch-born Algerian forward directed his shot into the far corner to claim the decisive goal and his third of the season.

Alexander, 55, returned to the touchline at Deepdale after previously making 400 appearances for Preston over a 10-year association with the Lancashire club. His appointment followed his departure from Bradford, who were top of League One when he left.

Millwall began aggressively and nearly took the lead within the opening 30 seconds. Tairyk Arconte converted Neghli's through ball, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

Neghli tested Preston goalkeeper Daniel Iversen with a volley in the 10th minute, before Kyrell Lisbie struck the crossbar from close range six minutes later after reacting to Lyndon Dykes' forward header.

Preston created opportunities of their own during the first half. Harry Clarke shot wide from an acute angle after Jake Cooper blocked Jusef Erabi's attempt, while Callum Lang later missed the target from outside the penalty area after receiving the ball from Andrija Vukcevic.

The hosts came closest to scoring before halftime when Caleb Taylor misjudged a bouncing ball, allowing Erabi through on goal. However, the Swedish forward directed his effort straight at Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall.

Millwall maintained their attacking approach after the break, forcing Iversen to stop Lisbie's close-range effort following Zak Sturge's cross.

Preston also threatened on the counterattack when Lang set up Alfie Devine, but the pass fell slightly behind the former Tottenham player, whose shot went wide.

The match appeared to be heading toward a draw before Neghli broke the deadlock in the 79th minute. His composed finish from 16 yards settled the contest and secured an important away victory for Alex Neil's side.

The win gave Neil an opportunity to end Millwall's three-match winless streak, while Alexander began his tenure with a defeat as Preston continued their struggle near the foot of the Championship table.