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It's been freezing at Deepdale, but Ilias Chair really did heat things up in the second half.

He came off the bench to ignite the game by creating both goals. And just how important will that be for the Hoops in their fight for Championship survival this season?

They have closed the gap to safety tonight, but there is much still to happen this weekend.

Join us after midday on Saturday as we build up to West Brom's huge game against leaders Leicester City.

And that's the first of the weekend's Championship action done.

There is plenty to look forward to tomorrow, with 10 matches on the agenda.

It all starts at 12:30 GMT with West Brom hosting leaders Leicester City.

The full 15:00 GMT fixture list is below.

• Birmingham City v Rotherham United
• Hull City v Watford
• Ipswich Town v Coventry City
• Leeds United v Middlesbrough
• Millwall v Sunderland
• Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City
• Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers
• Southampton v Cardiff City
• Swansea City v Huddersfield Town

A third straight defeat for Preston leaves them stuck in eighth spot.

They could slide down the standings if results go against them this weekend.

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Steve Thompson
BBC Radio Lancashire summariser & former Blackpool assistant manager

In the second half, QPR were stronger, quicker, had a lot of options on the ball. Preston couldn't create anything at all. They're going to have to have a rethink now.

After earning their first home win of the season just days earlier, QPR have managed to string back-to-back victories together for the first time this term.

The Londoners remain in the bottom three, but they are three points from safety ahead of the rest of weekend's fixtures kicking off.

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Andy Bayes
Reporter, BBC Radio Lancashire

It's been a miserable night for North End. They did nothing to deserve anything out of this game.

Dejection for Preston. But a hurrah for QPR.

Ilias Chair changed the game for the Londoners after coming off the bench in the second half.

He set up both goals for Paul Smyth and Chris Willock.

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It's the final minute of a freezing night at Deepdale.

It's been painful for Preston, but one to savour for a QPR side that are looking to fight their way out of relegation danger.

Ben Woodburn overcooks a challenge and is shown a yellow card for Preston.

It will gift QPR a chance to try run down the clock a little now.

Steve Thompson
BBC Radio Lancashire summariser & former Blackpool assistant manager

Preston now are not the Preston I saw at the start of the season. They've got to find themselves and quickly. The fans have turned on them a little bit tonight.

Chris Willock gets an early rest after scoring QPR's second, as he is replaced by Charlie Kelman .

That corner will indicate that there won't be.

It causes no concern and Championship strugglers QPR remain very much on their way to victory.

We are into six minutes of injury time and Preston have a corner.

Surely there isn't a fight back now?

Steve Thompson
BBC Radio Lancashire summariser & former Blackpool assistant manager

I wasn't too sure about Duane Holmes going to right-back against Chair. And sure enough he turns his man and it's another great ball in.

Preston fans are now leaving in their droves and QPR have been much the better side in the second half.

Ryan Lowe makes a late change, with Layton Steward replacing Calvin Ramsay.

Andy Bayes
Reporter, BBC Radio Lancashire

That is a fantastic save. It was destined for the top corner. And it's kept Preston in the game.

Elijah Dixon-Bonner needs only one touch and a quick glance up as he tries to pick his spot from distance.

The shot is bending away from Preston goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, who makes a great diving save to his right to keep it out.

Preston force a corner now and there is a sense of anticipation around this set-piece.

Alan Browne tries his luck direct from the corner and tries to beat Asmir Begovic at his near post.

The keeper, however, reads it and eventually smothers the danger.

Steve Thompson
BBC Radio Lancashire summariser & former Blackpool assistant manager

Preston have got to gamble now. Just need to get the ball forward, get it wide, get runners into the box. Just need to try and pressurise this QPR defence.