Preston make no mistake

Substitute Eoin Doyle helped to ensure Preston avoided an upset at home to Sky Bet League One Oldham as they secured a 2-0 victory to reach round three of the EFL Cup.

Striker Doyle scored just seven minutes after his introduction before teeing-up Jordan Hugill for the second in the first League Cup meeting between the two north west sides since 1968.

After a slow start to the match, it was Oldham who fashioned the first half-chance in the 18th minute as Josh Law slid in Marc Klok inside the area but the midfielder scuffed his effort from 15 yards and Paul Huntington cleared.

That appeared to spark Preston into life as three minutes later Ben Pringle’s free-kick found Hugill at the far post and his header from four yards was saved low to his right by goalkeeper Connor Ripley.

Simon Grayson’s side, who picked up their first win of the season at the weekend, threatened again after half an hour …

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