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Priske scores twice as Birmingham thump Preston

Birmingham City continued their strong promotion push with a dominant 4-0 win over struggling Preston North End in the Sky Bet Championship. August Priske was the standout performer, scoring twice in stoppage time to extend his goal-scoring form, while Liam Millar and Demarai Gray added further goals to seal the victory.

The hosts took full advantage of Preston’s defensive frailties, capitalizing on a shaky defensive display that left them playing much of the second half with 10 men after Stan Mills received a second yellow card. Chris Davies’ side now sit third in the table after three wins in four games, while Preston remain bottom with just one win in 10 matches this season.

The match saw Birmingham open the scoring in the 33rd minute through Millar, before Priske doubled their lead in the final two minutes of the first half. Preston’s struggles deepened after the break, with their defense crumbling under pressure, and Birmingham adding a fourth goal in the 77th minute through Gray.

Despite late chances from Max Bird, Birmingham’s clinical finishing ensured a comfortable victory, further highlighting their growing threat in the division.

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