In the closing stages of the 0-0 draw at Deepdale, on-loan Rovers defender Beck was sent off for a late foul on Preston North End’s Duane Holmes. Before the red card was brandished, though, a melee broke out by the corner flag.

Blackburn player Owen Beck was allegedly bitten in his team’s ill-tempered local derby with Preston, his manager John Eustace said.

The Football Association (FA) said it will look into allegations that Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic bit Blackburn Rovers defender Owen Beck during their Championship match on Sunday. The alleged incident occurred as the players tussled after on-loan Liverpool defender Beck was sent off for kicking out at an opponent in the 89th minute of the goalless draw.

The English FA are investigating an alleged biting incident during Sunday's EFL Championship clash between Preston and Blackburn Rovers, a source has told ESPN.

The Football Association (FA) is investigating after Blackburn Rovers left-back Owen Beck accused Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic of biting him. The incident occurred in the 87th minute of Sunday’s Championship fixture between the two Lancashire clubs after Beck,