Milutin Osmajic scores twice to earn Preston a second away win of the season and deny Watford the chance to move into the top six.

Follow live coverage as Watford face Preston North End in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Milutin Osmajic was the midweek match winner as the Montenegrin’s brace fired Preston North End to a 2-1 win at Watford. The Lilywhites made it four points from two long away trips in the space of four days, with Osmajic breaking the deadlock on 17 minutes and netting his second just before the hour.

Preston North End defeated Watford FC in a match in which the visitors dominated for 80 minutes, and the locals reacted at the end, although without much success.

In the hunt for a playoff spot, Watford are set to host Preston North End at Vicarage Road as part of Tuesday's Championship action. The Hornets were beaten 3-0 by the Lilywhites in the reverse fixture back in October, but they will need to pick up points this week if they are to keep up with their rivals.

The key stats ahead of Watford’s Championship clash with Preston North End on Tuesday night.

Follow live coverage as Watford face Preston North End in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.