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Paul Gallagher's goal was just his second of the season

Preston came from a goal behind to beat Leeds and maintain their slim play-off chances.

The visitors took the lead when Kemar Roofe converted a low Kalvin Phillips cross at the back post.

Paul Gallagher levelled from the penalty spot after Billy Bodin was fouled in the area by Vurnon Anita before Sean Maguire put Preston in front from a Gallagher cross.

Alan Browne wrapped up the win with a header from Callum Robinson's cross.

Defeat at Deepdale extended Leeds' poor run to just two wins in 19 games.

The visitors shaded the first half but were lucky to go in ahead at the break after Bodin's low effort came back off the post.

Preston turned the match around in three first-half minutes, though Leeds were furious referee Lee Probert did not stop play before Maguire's goal when defender Pontus Jansson went down with a head injury.

Alex Neil's side, who are now five points off sixth-placed Millwall, visit QPR on Saturday, while Leeds travel to Aston Villa on Friday.

Preston North End boss Alex Neil told BBC Radio Lancashire: "I think we're more pleased with the result than anything. Our last few performances have been good but we've not had anything to show for it.

"To say I'm happy with how we played doesn't really matter. Tonight was more about getting the points and the fact we scored three goals was good.

"We're all a bit fed up of playing well but not getting the result so the bottom line is we need to get our finger out and go and do it."

Leeds boss Paul Heckingbottom told BBC Radio Leeds: "The big turning point obviously was the second goal.

"It got stopped in the first half, exactly the same thing, so yeah it should have been stopped. The worst thing is then how it leaves us.

"The players there who were fit and available, they have to be fit and strong and drain every last bit out of each other. The senior players have to stand up and help the younger players."