This quickly had the feel of a far more even contest, with a solid look to PNE out of possession and some early encouragement for them on the ball - shooting towards their sold out away end, who roared on every positive moment.

Burnley missed the chance to go top of the Championship as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Preston in a scrappy, occasionally bad-tempered Lancashire derby.

Follow live coverage as Burnley face Preston North End in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.