North End's goals came from three different scorers, Brad Potts, Scott Sinclair and Emil Riis - here's how the players fared on the night...
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Preston players celebrate the opening goal.
. Declan Rudd - 7
Made important saves at important times and can be very underrated. Improved massively over the last few seasons, ironed out the errors and is as reliable as any in the division.
. Darnell Fisher - 7
A solid night down the right side, got forward well and is very good in one on one situations. Provided good balance to Andrew Hughes on the left side.
. Paul Huntington - 7
More solid work from the experienced stalwart, just 10 away from the big 300 now. Took no nonsense from any balls forward and gave a platform for the midfield to win possession.
. Ben Davies - 7
Did what he does, a solid display and as usual is coolness personified. Though he plays things out from the back, he's not afraid of a battle and showed that at times too.
. Andrew Hughes - 8
A surprise but welcome addition to the starting XI, he was excellent in his first game back. A great option down the left and almost had a goal to mark the comeback.
. Ryan Ledson - 8
Tireless work in the centre as usual, just never stops moving. Though not a game where the midfield decided it he kept feeding the ball forward and breaking things up.
1. Declan Rudd - 7
Made important saves at important times and can be very underrated. Improved massively over the last few seasons, ironed out the errors and is as reliable as any in the division.
2. Darnell Fisher - 7
A solid night down the right side, got forward well and is very good in one on one situations. Provided good balance to Andrew Hughes on the left side.
3. Paul Huntington - 7
More solid work from the experienced stalwart, just 10 away from the big 300 now. Took no nonsense from any balls forward and gave a platform for the midfield to win possession.
4. Ben Davies - 7
Did what he does, a solid display and as usual is coolness personified. Though he plays things out from the back, he's not afraid of a battle and showed that at times too.