On a hypothermic day in Central Lancashire, Preston North End and Leyton Orient drew 0-0, on another day the home side would have won but a lack of composure, the woodwork and the finger tips of Orient's keeper Jamie Jones denied the home side, also the lack of a red card halfway through the first half for Nathan Clarke's elbow on Stuart Beavon, North End should have been playing against 10 men, but the card wasn't shown and he played a major part in saving his side.
North End dominated the first half, although not creating a great many chances, from a free kick following Beavon's injury, Jones pulled off a fine save tipping Wright's powerful shot over the bar.
King then had a powerful shot well blocked by Clarke, who then figured again when North End went even closer when King's shot hit the underside of the bar, the ball bounced down and both Mousinho and Garner both collided when trying to force the rebound home however they were denied by Clarke again.
Orient barely mustered a shot in anger in the first half, however that changed as Batt fired in a 25 yards effort which Rudd gave a good impression of pretending he had it covered.
Otherwise it was the home side pressing, King had a glorious chance to head the home side ahead however his headed looped over instead of under the bar.
By now though both teams had cancelled each other out and chances on goal were few and far between, Rudd dived to save a loose ball at the feet of Lisbie whilst Jones pulled off another fine save to deny Wroe.
The aforementioned Jones then almost blotted his copy book when nearly slicing a punch into his own net, near the end of the game.
The home side will be disappointed they did not win however 3 home games without conceding and 3 home games unbeaten, things are slowly on the up turn.
Preston North End 0 Leyton Orient 0 Att 8500 approx
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