Nigel Pearson praised Rob Atkinson's character to bounce back from a difficult game against Birmingham to be Bristol City's matchwinner.
The Robins ended their winless streak with a much-needed three points against a Preston side who proved difficult to break down for long periods. They had conceded just six league goals heading into the game.
After a drab opening 45 minutes, Atkinson superbly headed home Mark Sykes' delivery 10 minutes into the second half to break the deadlock. Preston looked to have salvaged a point when Aaron Hughes smashed in an equaliser from a set-piece eight minutes before the end.
