Riis ran on to the ball and struck a thunderous, first time effort into the bottom left corner, but the linesman raised his flag instantly. However, with the game shown live on Sky Sports, replays soon showed that the goal ought to have stood. North End fans were dismayed by the decision.

Burnley missed the chance to go top of the Championship as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Preston in a scrappy, occasionally bad-tempered Lancashire derby.

Burnley were held to another frustrating goalless draw – this time at home to local rivals Preston North End – following a lethargic and underwhelming lunchtime derby at Turf Moor.

This quickly had the feel of a far more even contest, with a solid look to PNE out of possession and some early encouragement for them on the ball - shooting towards their sold out away end, who roared on every positive moment.

The EFL panel analyse Prestons early goal against Burnley which was ruled off-side and say the referee has made a really poor decision.