Preston Snatch Victory Over Charlton

Preston North End secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Charlton Athletic, thanks to Brad Potts' second-half strike. The home side, Charlton, took the lead through Joe Rankin-Costello, but Preston equalized before halftime courtesy of Lewis Dobbin. Potts then scored the winner in the 65th minute, as Preston earned their first away victory since January 4. Charlton started strongly, with Greg Docherty and Rankin-Costello both going close, before the latter opened the scoring. However, Preston responded well, with Dobbin leveling the score before the break. The visitors controlled the early stages of the second half, and Potts' goal sealed the win. Charlton pushed for an equalizer, but Preston's defense held firm, with goalkeeper Daniel Iversen making several crucial saves. The win marked a significant turnaround for Preston, who had struggled on the road, while Charlton's home form continues to be a concern. Charlton manager Nathan Jones expressed frustration at his side's inability to capitalize on their chances, while Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom praised his team's resilience and counter-attacking prowess.