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) 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,

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.

Before Matt Donohue sent Beck off, though, replays showed Osmajic shoving his face into the full back’s neck. Blackburn boss John Eustace said Beck was left with a ‘big mark’ - the incident has now been looked at as part of Sky Sports’ Monday segment: ‘Ref Watch’.

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.

Blackburn Rovers’ Owen Beck was shaken up after allegedly being bitten on the back of his neck by Preston’s Milutin Osmajic in their bad-tempered goalless draw, Rovers boss John Eustace revealed.

Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic is accused of biting Owen Beck during the Lancashire derby against Blackburn Rovers.