Dobbin sinks Robins as Alfie adds PNE clincher

BRISTOL CITY O PRESTON NORTH END 2 Goals in each half from Lewis Dobbin and Alfie Devine saw Preston cement their spot in the Championship playoff places with victory over fellow contenders Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

- by Sports Reporter

The visitors took an eighth-minute lead when Zak Vyner's poor back-pass forced Max O'Leary to leave his penalty area. The goalkeeper's clearance was intercepted and Jordan Thompson put Dobbin clear to fire left-footed into the bottom corner.

Devine doubled the advantage at the second attempt in the 70th minute, beating O'Leary with a low right-footed drive from a narrow angle after failing to connect properly with his first effort.

For the hosts, it was back down to earth after their 5-0 home win over Portsmouth on New Year's Day. They could have no complaints against strong and well-organised opponents.