Stoke City Beat Preston North End by Two Goals

Stoke City defeated Preston North End 2-0 at the bet365 Stadium in a Championship match on Saturday. Under Mark Robins, the team showed once again that they are in good form, winning seven of their last 10 league games.

Ben Wilmot, the centre-back, scored the first goal in the 29th minute. Wilmot headed home a perfect cross from Jack McGlynn to put the hosts ahead. United States international McGlynn made it 2-0 eight minutes after the restart of the second half, with a fine left-footed strike. McGlynn therefore both scored and assisted a goal in this match.

Things are very difficult for Preston. Since Graham Alexander replaced Paul Heckingbottom, the team has lost four of their last five league games, and they remain at the bottom of the table. Robert Bozenik, who made the home side's only change, went down after contact with Odel Offiah just five minutes later and appealed for a penalty, but the referee rejected the claim.

Stoke's closest chance came in the 14th minute. Ben Johnson's left-footed shot went just wide of the right post. With this result, the hosts continued their impressive run in the Championship.