Preston Stages Comeback to Defeat Charlton

Preston secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Charlton, thanks to Brad Potts' second goal of the season. The home team, Charlton, took the lead in the first half through Joe Rankin-Costello but Preston equalized before the break with a goal from Lewis Dobbin. Potts scored the winner in the 65th minute, giving Preston their first away win since January 4. Charlton began strongly, with captain Greg Docherty narrowly missing the target with a left-footed volley in the opening minute. Rankin-Costello also came close, hitting the post with a header from a Tyreece Campbell cross. Charlton eventually took the lead when Sonny Carey's long throw was inadvertently flicked on by Daniel Jebbison, allowing Rankin-Costello to volley in from close range. Preston leveled the score in the 25th minute, with Dobbin heading in his eighth league goal of the campaign from Potts' cross. The visitors controlled the early stages of the second half, with Jebbison and Ben Whiteman missing opportunities. Charlton boss Nathan Jones made a double substitution in the 57th minute, introducing Matty Godden and Ibrahim Fullah. However, it was Preston who took the lead in the 65th minute, with Dobbin releasing the ball for Potts to beat Will Mannion with a low finish. Charlton pushed for an equalizer, with Lloyd Jones and Matty Godden coming close, but Preston held on for the win. Charlton manager Nathan Jones expressed concern over his team's home form, stating that they have had numerous chances in recent games but lack the conversion rate to win. Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom praised his team's performance, particularly the energy and threat posed by Lewis Dobbin, and noted that the win was hard-earned and well-deserved.