"Alfie Devine finished off a stunning counter-attack to restore parity 11 minutes later; after intercepting a Stoke long-throw, Devine ran half the length of the pitch before sending a composed finish past Tommy Simkin."
"Preston began the second half on top, with Lewis Dobbin curling wide, though he soon turned provider, whipping a cross into the near post where Milutin Osmajic glanced his header in after 57 minutes."
"It was a clinical performance from Paul Heckingbottom's side, who scored with all three of their shots on target. Preston topped the expected goals (xG) battle 2.81 to 0.99 as Stoke struggled in front of goal."
Preston North End defeated Stoke City 3-1, with Alfie Devine scoring twice. Stoke initially led with a goal from Sorba Thomas. Devine equalized after a counter-attack, followed by Milutin Osmajic's header giving Preston the lead. Devine secured the win with a chip over the goalkeeper. Preston's victory ended a four-match losing streak and moved them up to 12th in the table, just six points from the play-off spots. The match showcased Preston's efficiency, scoring with all three shots on target despite both teams having equal attempts.
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