Preston North End are sitting within touching distance of the Championship play-off places after they edged out Portsmouth at Deepdale on Saturday.
In what was a tight and nervy contest, Paul Heckingbottom’s men claimed what could be a crucial three points as Alfie Devine’s fine header proved to be the difference between the two sides when the full-time whistle was blown.
There is a fascinating battle going on for places in the top six of the Championship table and there are some crucial fixtures lying ahead as several play-off contenders go head-to-head over the coming weeks.
Preston will have to build on the momentum gained by their win against Pompey and a positive end to the January transfer window - but who do North End and their play-off rivals face over their next five games?
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1. 3rd: Ipswich Town - 54 points
21/2 Wrexham (A) 24/2 Watford (A) 28/2 Swansea City (H) 3/3 Hull City (H) 7/3 Leicester City (H) | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. 4th: Hull City - 54 points
21/2 QPR (H) 24/2 Derby County (H) 28/2 Portsmouth (A) 3/3 Ipswich Town (A) 7/3 Millwall (H) | Getty Images Photo: Gareth Copley
3. 5th: Millwall - 53 points
14/2 Sheffield Wednesday (A) 21/2 Portsmouth (H) 25/2 Birmingham City (H) 28/2 Preston North End (A) 7/3 Hull City (A) | Getty Images
4. 6th: Wrexham - 47 points
17/2 Bristol City (A) 21/2 Ipswich Town (H) 24/2 Portsmouth (H) 28/2 Charlton Athletic (A) 7/3 Watford City (A) | Getty Images