Preston North End FC 2, Charlton 1

LONDON (Interstat) — Preston North End opened its English Football League Championship season with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Charlton Athletic on Saturday, defying pregame projections in a match decided by second-half substitutes. The visitors secured the three points at The Valley in Greenwich after overturning an early deficit, with Brad Potts netting the decisive goal in the 65th minute. The match began contrary to statistical expectations. Data firm Interstat had given the home side a 62 percent probability of victory and projected a 1-1 draw. Charlton Athletic initially justified that favoritism, taking the lead in the 18th minute.… Read more...