Jack Clarke converted a stoppage-time penalty to rescue a point for Ipswich against Preston in a 1-1 draw at Portman Road.

The visitors had taken the lead through Lewis Gibson's scrambled effort but Town's leading scorer calmly fired past North End goalkeeper David Cornell to prevent his side from falling to their second home loss of the season.

There was still time for penalty appeals for fouls and handballs in the Preston box but referee John Busby turned them away as Preston ended their three-match losing run.

Preston looked dangerous with their limited counter attacks, with the speed of left-back Thierry Small causing Town concern.

Clarke then found himself in a good position just inside the penalty area but he spurned a half chance by firing over the bar.

Small soon sent a dangerous cross into the penalty area and Daniel Jebbison's side-footed effort was blocked by Ipswich skipper Dara O'Shea six yards out.

Clarke was sent free on goal with a superb pass from debutant midfielder Anis Mehmeti, who was signed from Bristol City, but was dispossessed by the back-tracking Odel Offiah.

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