Sydie Peck's first-half hat-trick helped Sheffield United to a win over rock-bottom Preston North End.

The home side took the lead inside two minutes when Leo Leroy slammed home from Andrija Vukcevic's low ball from the left, but Peck levelled when his cross went over everyone and beat Daniel Iversen.

The 22-year-old got his second with a wonderful 18-yard finish after being played in behind the defence and he completed his first-ever treble with a tap-in from Romelle Donovan's pass across the face of goal.

Preston substitute Callum Lang calmly slotted in to get the home side back in it with 14 minutes to go but the hosts could not find an equaliser as they fell nine points adrift of safety.

North End have now lost 11 of their 14 Championship games this season and boss Graham Alexander has won just one point from his first six matches in charge.

Chris Wilder's men are outside the top eight on goal difference only after three wins from their past four.

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