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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5. 7th: Preston North End - 47 points
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6. 8th: Bristol City - 46 points
17/2 Wrexham (H) 21/2 Swansea City (A) 24/2 Blackburn Rovers (A) 27/2 Watford (H) 7/3 Watford (H) | Getty Images
7. 9th: Derby County - 45 points
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8. 10th: Birmingham City - 45 points
10/2 West Bromwich Albion (H) 21/2 Norwich City (A) 25/2 Millwall (A) 2/3 Middlesbrough (H) 7/3 Charlton Athletic (A) | Getty Images