Aston Villa 2-2 Preston North End

Graham Taylor took charge of Aston Villa between 1987 and 1990

Jordan Hugill's double helped Preston complete a strong second half fightback to claim a draw at Aston Villa.

The hosts were in control at half-time as Albert Adomah first tapped home the opener and then converted a penalty after being fouled by Aiden McGeady.

But Hugill found the top corner after a mazy run and then headed in McGeady's cross from close range to level.

Both clubs' fans marked the passing of former Villa boss Graham Taylor before the game with a minute's applause.

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Albert Adomah joined Aston Villa from Middlesbrough in August 2016

Villa dominated both possession and territory in the first half, and it was no surprise when Adomah made the breakthrough after ball broke when Gabby Agbonlahor and Preston goalkeeper Chris Maxwell raced to meet a Jack Grealish through ball.

Agbonlahor then had a header saved before Adomah claimed his second by sending Maxwell the wrong way from the spot, with Preston unhappy with the referee's decision to award a penalty.

North End emerged re-energised for the second half and a point was no more than their second half performance deserved, although Villa also might have snatched victory late on but for a misplaced Grealish pass.

It meant a happy first visit as a boss for Simon Grayson to the club where he played between 1997 and 1999, while Villa remain the only side unbeaten at home in the Championship this season.

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce:

"We had a really great opportunity to put them to the sword. We were terrific for an hour and every time we went forward I thought we could score.

"To be fair to them they are a resilient mob and they are epitomised by their centre-forward, Hugill, who is not easy on the eye, but is very effective.

"We gave away two sloppy goals, but the light at the end of the tunnel for me (is) the first half was easily the best we have played."

Preston manager Simon Grayson:

"The first half was as bad as we have been over the last few weeks. We didn't do the basics.

"Obviously there was an exchange of words at half-time and then we saw a proper team in the second half.

"I said the third goal of the game would be crucial because Villa Park becomes an anxious place because of the expectancy level at Aston Villa."