Pacesetters Threatening to runaway with things are West Brom and Leeds. This time last season nine points separated the top six but Slaven Bilic’s free-scoring Albion – only Manchester City have more league goals across England’s top five tiers – have established considerably more breathing space at the summit.
PNE merit just three words in the Guardian's Championship at halfway review: 'A vibrant Preston'. Better not overdo it, eh?