Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course.
AYNSLEY PEARS - 6
Could've done better with the second goal. Lang heads from such close range that you have to question the GK. Made a good save at 2-1 which was important to keep the score tight.
RYAN ALEBIOSU - 7
Created the own goal with a great driving run down the right. Looked dangerous whenever he got down the flank.
KRISTI MONTGOMERY - 7
Adapted well at centre-back before moving into midfield. Neither goal really came from errors by the centre-backs.
SEAN MCLOUGHLIN - 7
Stepped into midfield to try to help with build up. Made a few crucial tackles.
YURI RIBEIRO - 4
Was at fault in some ways for both goal. Fell asleep at the back post for Lang's opener and gave away the free-kick for the second after being easily turned. They were tired mistakes.
ADAM FORSHAW - 5
Struggled in the first half with Preston far more energetic in midfield. Started to get to grips with things in the second but was withdrawn.
SAM MORSY - 4
Found it difficult playing a second game in four days. Looked leggy when the ball turned over, got booked and gave the ball away a few times.
RYOYA MORISHITA - 5
Wasteful with chances in front of goal. One somehow blocked over the bar from close range and another wild effort from the edge of the box.
TODD CANTWELL -5
Continues to rack up the bookings for dissent. Had nice moments and also poor ones in a mixed display.
DAPO AFOLAYAN - 6
Had a decent sight of goal at 1-0 but was crowded out in the box. One nice mazy dribble but otherwise on the periphery of the game.
ANDRI GUDJOHNSEN - 6
No sight of goal for the second game in a row, though stung the palms of Iversen at the near post. Link play was good.
SUBSTITUTES:
HAYDEN CARTER (FORSHAW, 62') - 7
Produced a fantastic block to prevent Devine from making it 3-1.
JAYDEN FEVRIER (AFOLAYAN, 62') - 7
Smashed the crossbar with a phenomenal strike minutes after coming on.
HARVEY HIGGINS (MORSY, 73) - 6
On for Rovers debut as they chased an equaliser. No real sniffs.
UNUSED SUBSTITUTES: GODDARD, HOUGHTON, DECANDIA, PATES, GARRETT, VARE.
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