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Barkhuizen's Championship goal drought continues as Preston North End suffer back-to-back defeats

Tom Barkhuizen's Championship goal drought continued on Saturday as Preston North End suffered a 2-1 loss to Birmingham City.

The 27-year-old forward has played in eight league matches this season and are yet to find the back of the net, with his last Championship effort dating back to February.

Riley McGree gave Birmingham City an early lead at Deepdale with his opener in the second minute but Jayden Stockley brought the hosts level with his 24th-minute goal.

Preston North End were dealt a blow towards the end as Gary Gardner grabbed the match-winning goal for the Blues in the 85th minute.