'We had to show another side' - Heckingbottom

It was a big three points for Preston in Cardiff on Wednesday night. Not only was it their first victory for 11 games but also the first win away from home this season in the Championship.

Manager Paul Heckingbottom said his side can play better than they did but was delighted to beat the Bluebirds 2-0.

"It's all about the result when we've been playing the way we have been and not managing to get three points," Heckingbottom told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"That was probably not one of our most dominant performances because I feel with the amount of performances we've put in where we've been easily the better team and only come away with a point, I thought we had to show another side to us."

The Lilywhites boss said winning away is "irrelevant" but it at least "stops people from talking about it", with their last league triumph on the road coming on March 16 at Plymouth, when Ryan Lowe was manager.

"I've just been wanting the win, that's the most important thing," he added.

Heckingbottom also praised the "brilliant" fans for making the 430-mile round trip from Lancashire to the Welsh capital.

"The support has been fantastic, they've followed us everywhere and been as frustrated as I am," Heckingbottom said.

"So for them to get that - it sounds silly, but little moments like that second goal [by Osmajic] and then he can celebrate in front of them.

"It just puts the icing on the cake, so I think it's a good day for everyone."