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Blackburn continued their climb up the Sky Bet Championship table as they earned a fourth win in five with a 2-1 Lancashire derby victory over Preston.
Oxford United will look to boost their survival hopes when they welcome play-off chasing Preston North End on Saturday (12:30 GMT). The U's are two points above the drop zone having played one game more than 22nd-placed Portsmouth and have just one win in their past eight (D4 L3).
The hosts had Liam Lindsay sent off in the first half and Coventry threw the kitchen sink at them. They finally got a breakthrough when Andrew Hughes put the ball into his own net but Daniel Jebbison's leveller means they share the points.
Sky Bet Championship match Sheff Wed vs Preston 29.11.2025. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.
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There will be both hope and fear for Preston North End if Everton transfer call is made
Everton boss David Moyes - a former Preston manager and player - seemed reluctant to bring Armstrong back when asked about his situation a few weeks ago. The injury to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and suspension tightrope being walked by James Garner, though, saw the Scot shift his tune when asked again last week.
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Preston North End took time out from their Championship promotion push to make their annual Christmas visit to the Children’s Ward at Royal Preston Hospital. Players lifted spirits among patients, families and staff as they posed for pictures and handed out club calendars, EFL sticker books and selection boxes.
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