Preston North End 1-2 Bristol City: PNE player ratings as Lilywhites suffer another Deepdale defeat | OneFootball

Preston North End’s wretched home form in the Championship continued with a 2-1 defeat at home to Bristol City at Deepdale.

Two first half strikes ended up securing the three points for the Robins, with Mark Sykes capitalising on a Robbie Brady mistake to open the scoring and on the stroke of half-time, Sam Bell netted his first ever league goal for City.

Ched Evans netted his seventh goal of the season on the hour mark when pouncing on a Max O’Leary error, but the Lilywhites could not break down the resolute away defence to secure an equaliser.

Let’s see how the PNE players performed as they stretched their winless. home league record to five matches.

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Freddie Woodman – 5

Didn’t have much to do apart from the two goals. Could have perhaps cut out Wells’ cross for the second and was let down by Brady for the first.

Jordan Storey – 5

Was beaten to the ball by Bell at the back post for City’s second goal. Tried to make some overlapping runs in the second half but failed to make a difference.

Liam Lindsay – 4

Outpaced for Bell’s goal as Wells got the wrong side of him and put a cross in for his team-mate to fire home. Was withdrawn at half-time with what looked to be an injury.

Andrew Hughes – 5

Not the Welshman’s best game as he was caught out of position a number of times.

Alan Browne – 5

Tried his heart out down the right-hand side and put in some good balls, especially in the first half. Waned in the second half though and was eventually replaced by Potts.

Ryan Ledson – 5

Didn’t get the better of the midfield battle with Alex Scott. Tried his best to get his foot on the ball but didn’t have much influence.

Ali McCann – 5

Lots of effort and put some good tackles especially in the first half but was bamboozled by the impressive Scott before goal number two for City.

Robbie Brady – 5

Was the main source of crosses but very little came off for the Irishman. Had a glorious second half chance with a header that somehow didn’t go on target.

Liam Delap – 5

Lots of effort but little endeavour. Not many chances of scoring his first goal for the club.

Ched Evans – 6

Was on the scoresheet as he reacted quickest on the hour mark to O’Leary’s mistake. Also had a first half diving header stopped by the City goalkeeper.

Tom Cannon – 6

Had some very good chances in both halves, a header that was stopped early on and a shot in the second half which was denied by O’Leary. First goal will surely come soon.

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Greg Cunningham – 5

Replaced Lindsay at half-time but did not have much to do at all as the visitors did not attack much in the second 45 minutes.

Alvaro Fernandez – 4

Had a couple of shots that were either blocked or went into the stands after he replaced Brady. Didn’t have much of an impact in his cameo.

Josh Onomah – 4

Looked slightly leggy and not very match-fit in his cameo. Needs minutes under his belt.

Tried to get forward and make things happen but it wasn’t to be despite his best efforts.