Preston secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Charlton, with Brad Potts scoring the decisive goal in the 65th minute. Charlton had taken the lead through Joe Rankin-Costello, but Lewis Dobbin equalized for Preston before the break.
The visitors dominated the early stages of the second half, and Potts' goal sealed the win. Charlton pushed hard for an equalizer, but Preston's defense held firm.
The win marked Preston's first away victory since January 4, while Charlton's home struggles continued. Charlton manager Nathan Jones expressed concern over his team's inability to convert chances into goals, while Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom praised his team's resilience and determination.