2 ....... PRESTON NE Town move closer!

who shot powerfully towards Danny Ward making him pull off a one handed great save.

Town levelled the score on the 43rd minute, as Aaron Mooy’s corner was nodded in by Elias Kachunga who scored his 13th goal of the season.

Town went in at half time drawing 1-1, however the second half was scrappy, with plenty of tackles flying in.

The main chance in the second half didn’t come until the 70th minute, when Town took the lead with a Jack Payne header.

A brilliant cross field pass to Tommy Smith who volleyed the ball across goal to leave Payne the opportunity to get on the score sheet.

Town conceded a second goal of the afternoon on the 79th minute when Jordan Hugill scored with a headed goal.

The away side nearly scored a third on the 82nd minute, when a cross came in high from the left hand side and was just headed over.

However Town won it in added on time to secure three vital points.

Hugill who had put the visitors level brought down Elias Kachunga in the penalty area.

Hugill was booked, and so was the Preston keeper for delaying the spot kick.

Aaron Mooy stepped up to take it, however a save by the keeper was quickly followed up by Collin Quaner who scored his first league goal for Huddersfield.