Preston almost levelled after the break but goalkeeper Vito Mannone tipped Iain Hume's long-range drive on to the post.

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The visitors, with new owner Carson Yeung watching from the stands, hit back through veteran midfielder Lee Bowyer in the 38th minute after a mistake by young keeper Vito Mannone.

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