Mellor Double Sends Preston Through

Preston have failed at this stage to lower league opposition on numerous occassions in the past few seasons but this year a double by striker Neil Mellor sunk Chesterfield at Deepdale.

Mellor scored close range efforrts before the break and one in injury time at the end of the game to secure North End's win and a place in the next round. The majority of the top flight now joint he competition except for thos involved in European football.