Preston North End edged out AFC Bournemouth in a close win on Wednesday, 1x2, relating to matchweek 16 of the Championship. To this matchweek, Scott Parker's team came from five wins, and Frankie McAvoy's team came from a win.
The first-half ended without any goals.
The first goal was scored by Benjamin Whiteman with 52 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot shot. In the 60th minute, Philip Billing fired home for AFC Bournemouth, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty box. Ali McCann scored the winner after 78 minutes with a left-foot shot inside the penalty area.
After the result AFC Bournemouth are 1st in the table, with 37 points, while Preston North End sit 15th place, with 21 points. Next up, Frankie McAvoy's team visit Nottingham Forest, whilst Scott Parker's team will play at home against Swansea City.
| Bournemouth | Preston North End | |||
| 7 | 3 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
4 | Total Tackles | 4 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Tackles Won | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | 3 | Ball steals | 8 | 7 |
| 7 | 85 | Total Passes | 45 | 8 |
| 7 | 76 | Passes Completed | 36 | 8 |
| 8 | 1 | Saves | 4 | 7 |
3 | Fouls Committed | 3 | ||
3 | Fouls Suffered | 3 |
