25/04 - 20:00
Preston North End overcame Blackpool, 3x1, on Saturday, on matchweek 39. In this competition, both teams came from a defeat.
Brad Potts opened the score after 12 minutes. Preston North End scored their second goal of the game through Benjamin Whiteman, in the 26th minute.
With 51 minutes on the clock, Ryan Lowe's team increased their lead with a goal from Tom Cannon . In the closing stages of the game, Jerry Yates netted the final goal of the game.
After the result Preston North End are 10th in the table, with 56 points, while Blackpool sit 23rd place, with 35 points. Next up, Ryan Lowe's team will play away against QPR. Meanwhile, Mick McCarthy's team will host Cardiff City.
| Preston North End | Blackpool | |||
| 7 | 3 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 8 | Total Tackles | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Tackles Won | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 12 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 44 | Total Passes | 51 | 7 |
| 7 | 37 | Passes Completed | 34 | 8 |
4 | Saves | 4 | ||
3 | Fouls Committed | 3 | ||
2 | Fouls Suffered | 2 |
