25/04 - 20:00
Preston North End beat Nottingham Forest, 1x2, on Saturday, in the match for the 46th round. To this Matchday, Nottingham's team came from three draws, and Preston's team came from three wins.
The opening goal was scored by James Garner after 17 minutes, with a right-foot shot.
In the 53rd minute, Tom Bayliss struck for Preston North End, laid on by Scott Sinclair. Liam Lindsay netted the last goal in the 67th minute through a header inside the box.
After the result Preston North End is 13th in the table, 61 points, while Nottingham Forest occupy 17th place, 52 points.
| Nottingham Forest | Preston North End | |||
| 7 | 5 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Total Tackles | 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Tackles Won | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | 6 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 61 | Total Passes | 47 | 8 |
| 7 | 51 | Passes Completed | 38 | 8 |
| 8 | 1 | Saves | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 5 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |
