Here’s how Pool’s players rated:
1. Dan Grimshaw - 6/10
Rushed to hospital following a nasty collision with Cameron Archer after just 10 minutes. Fingers crossed for good news. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
2. Callum Connolly - 6/10
Solid enough and did a job in the absence of Sterling and Gabriel. Could have done with him in midfield though. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
3. MAN OF THE MATCH: Marvin Ekpiteta - 7/10
Could have been even worse if it wasn’t for a few of his last-ditch blocks. Did well to deal with balls in behind. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
4. Richard Keogh - 6/10
Similar to Connolly, pretty solid and didn’t do a great deal wrong. The dangerous Emil Riis didn’t do a great deal. Photo: CameraSport - Paul Greenwood
5. James Husband - 5/10
Felt sorry for him at times with the number of times he got the ball but had no options. Quality from wide areas wasn’t there though. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
6. Kenny Dougall - 4/10
Really struggled to get to grips with Preston’s midfield, especially in the first-half. Missed Kevin Stewart alongside him. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth