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Daniel Johnson (right) added to his goals against Swansea and Stoke during Preston's win versus Sheffield Wednesday

Daniel Johnson took his tally to four goals in three matches as Preston North End defeated Sheffield Wednesday at Deepdale.

The hosts won a penalty when Moses Odubajo brought down Sean Maguire, with Johnson firing home the spot-kick.

Preston won another penalty when Odubajo again fouled Maguire, leaving Johnson to send Owls goalkeeper Keiren Westwood the wrong way from the spot.

Sheffield Wednesday pulled a goal back when Steven Fletcher headed home Adam Reach's delivery but Preston held on to win.

The result means Preston move up to sixth having registered their third win in their opening five league games of the season.

Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday slip to seventh place despite being level on nine points with their opponents.

Johnson has been in fine form of late having scored in the Lilywhites' defeat by Swansea City last week, as well their first in a comfortable 3-1 win against Stoke on Wednesday.

The visitors came into the game on the back of their midweek win against Luton ,which had sent them top of the league, but they struggled to find their fourth Championship win of the season.

Preston North End manager Alex Neil:

"We have played in different ways in the last two games and won both.

"We wanted to dominate the ball like we did, but while having an eye on the fact they were going to counter attack.

"At the end of the day, the fans just want us to win games and they are not interested how you do it and, to be honest, I just want to win games."

Sheffield Wednesday caretaker manager Lee Bullen told BBC Radio Sheffield:

"Two mistakes cost us but what we don't do as a team is throw anyone under the bus or hang them out to dry; he's a good player but he had an off day today.

"There was nothing in it until that point and then suddenly we're 2-0 down and had to chase the game, but we will always have a go.

"Good teams get around each other after a game like that. The response was very pleasing but we didn't get the break of the ball and it was too little too late."