Preston are without a number of key players for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Leeds. Midfielder Daniel Johnson became the latest addition to Alex Neil’s injury list when he was forced to miss Saturday’s loss to Sheffield United with an Achilles problem. The Preston boss will also check on midfielder Paul Gallagher, who had to settle for a place on the bench at the weekend...Full Story »

Daniel Johnson and Simon Makienok are options once more when Preston host Bristol City. The duo missed the draw against Nottingham Forest at the weekend because of family reasons, with Johnson becoming a father for the first time at the weekend. Irish pair Andy Boyle and Daryl Horgan were both withdrawn at half-time on Saturday and boss Simon Grayson is mindful they have had a long season alre...Full Story »

Play-off hopefuls Ipswich extended their unbeaten run to six games with a 1-1 draw at home to Preston - but they were pushed all the way by their improving Sky Bet Championship opponents. The visitors took a surprise lead after just seven minutes when Daniel Johnson claimed his eighth goal of the season after his initial shot was blocked. Ipswich were out of sorts but equalised before half-tim...Full Story »

Paul Lambert tasted a sweet Lancashire derby victory in his first game since being appointed Blackburn manager as they beat Preston 2-1 at Deepdale. Joe Garner gave Preston hope after a Jordan Pickford own goal and a Jordan Rhodes penalty had put Rovers 2-0 up in the second half, but the visitors held on to win the local rivals' first competitive meeting since 2001. Preston defender Bailey Wri...Full Story »

Daniel Johnson and Jermaine Beckford gave Preston a 2-0 win over Peterborough United to boost to their promotion hopes. The deadlock was broken after 37 minutes when Johnson, on loan from Aston Villa, curled in from 22 yards. Joe Garner flashed a 20-yard shot wide and Johnson's powerful shot from distance cleared the crossbar before the break. Paul Gallagher missed the chance to double the ad...Full Story »

Daniel Johnson scored the only goal of the game to keep Preston's play-off push firmly on track against Walsall. The on-loan Aston Villa man secured all three points in the 18th minute when he converted Chris Humphrey's cut-back from close range. The home side could have been in front inside two minutes but Joe Garner could only head straight at goalkeeper Richard O'Donnell. Minutes later, Wa...Full Story »

Daniel Johnson scored his first goal for Preston in their 2-0 victory over Scunthorpe. After a goalless first half, the on-loan Aston Villa midfielder opened his Lilywhites account just before the hour mark. Paul Gallagher then added a second 18 minutes from time to cement North End's position in the League One play-off places. Scunthorpe almost took the lead after just 10 minutes but Liam O'...Full Story »

Oldham took all three points in the Greater Manchester derby with a comfortable 3-0 win over Rochdale at Spotland. A double from Daniel Johnson either side of Jonathan Forte's penalty sealed victory for Lee Johnson's men and lifted the Latics into the play-off places. Jack Muldoon wasted an early chance when he ghosted in behind the Oldham defence but he delivered a pass behind Ian Henderson. ...Full Story »