Latest Preston North End News from Football Latest.co.ukRepublic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has suggested Ipswich Town may have been 'overloading' repeatedly injured forward Sammie Szmodics. League Two leaders Walsall appoint Andy McGregor as their new head of recruitment. Millwall fan writer Nick Hart believes the Lions need to improve their goalscoring return to maintain their Championship promotion challenge. Birmingham City talking points after the 2-1 Championship defeat to Middlesbrough Preston forward Milutin Osmajic is given a nine-game ban after being charged with racially abusing Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri. Five things to keep an eye on in the EFL this weekend, including managers facing their old team, promoted sides finding their feet and bosses under pressure. Former Blues defender Cameron Burgess netted two own goals as Town romped a 4-1 victory at Swansea City, their second away win in a week. Jack Clarke deservedly gave the Blues the lead in the 36th minute but the Swans levelled with their first serious shot on 50, but five minutes later Burgess diverted a Leif Davis shot into his own net, Ivan Azon made it 3-1 with his first goal for the club on 76, then Burgess slid a Jens Cajuste cross into his own net with nine minutes remaining to complete his and Swansea’s miserable afternoon. Preston forward Milutin Osmajic is given a nine-game ban after being charged with racially abusing Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri. Jack Clarke’s 36th-minute goal has given Town a deserved half-time lead against Swansea City at the Swansea.com Stadium. Hull’s 3-2 win over Portsmouth and Preston’s 1-1 draw at Millwall continued both sides’ good form, while Derby beat Blackburn in manager John Eustace’s return to Ewood Park Premier LeagueChampionshipLeague OneLeague Two |
