Championship

DUFF DOWNBEAT AS SWANS BLOW LEAD

by
The LeaguePaper Team
27 August 2023

By Will Parker

PRES TON NE 2
Hughes 67, Holmes 79

SWANSEA CITY 1
Ashby 33

STAR MAN
ANDREW HUGHES Preston North End

HOLMES SWEET HOLMES: Preston North End’s Duane Holmes fires in their late winner
PICTURES: WhiteRosePhotos|

MICHAEL Duff rued a sloppy second half as his Swansea blew a half-time advantage at Deepdale.
Harrison Ashby’s effort in the 33rd minute gave the visitors a deserved lead at the break, but were made to pay for a poor second 45.
Andrew Hughes drew the hosts level, before Duane Holmes struck with just over ten minutes left to complete the co...

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