In a Championship showdown, Preston North End held a narrow 1-0 lead home against Cardiff. However, Cardiff mounted a spirited second-half resurgence, clawing their way back. The game concluded with both teams settling for a 2-2 draw.

The Preston started the match well and took the lead when Milutin Osmajic netted in the 19th minute, making it 1-0.

Straight after the break, William Alves found the net and equalised for Cardiff.

Stefan Teitur Thordarson gave Preston North End the lead in the 72nd minute.

The equaliser came in extra time, when Yakou Meite found the net for Cardiff, with an assist by Alex Robertson.

The result brings no change for the teams in terms of league position: Preston North End in 14th place and Cardiff in 22nd.

The previous meeting between the teams ended in a 2-0 away win for Preston North End in December.

The next Championship games for Preston North End are Leeds (away) on 11 April, Preston North End (home) on 17 April and Hull (away) on 20 April. Cardiff play Stoke City (home) on 11 April, Sheffield United (away) on 17 April and Oxford United (home) on 20 April.