Robbie Brady impresses again as Preston come from behind to beat Reading

BATTLE FOR POSSESSION: Preston North End's Alan Browne, Reading's Junior Hoilett, Preston North End's Robbie Brady (left-right) battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading. Pic: Simon Marper/PA Wire

Preston climbed into the Sky Bet Championship top six with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over fellow play-off chasers Reading at the SCL Stadium.

In a drab first half, Preston midfielder Brad Potts squandered the best opportunity when miskicking wide from close range but the game livened up after the interval, with Ched Evans putting North End ahead in the 51st minute.