Former Burnley midfielder Chaplow has made 60 appearances for Preston

Preston midfielder Richard Chaplow admits they are "dumbfounded" by their lack of goals as they prepare to face Plymouth on Saturday.

Tuesday's draw against Derby County was the fourth time in five games Preston have failed to score.

"The lads are dumbfounded how we've not got all three points," Chaplow told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"We're not able to buy a goal at the moment but hopefully we'll be able to find our shooting boots."

Preston are now 14th in the Championship, although they are only five points off the final play-off spot.

But, despite having only won twice in their last 11 league games, Chaplow feels results have not been a fair indication of their recent performances.

"We've been playing quite well home and away but we just don't seem to be able to finish games off," he said.

"We need to stick together in times likes this and we need the fans more than ever now, while they need us to try and pull something out the bag.

"We're not down in the dumps but it's just little things and hopefully it'll change quickly."

Chaplow has scored once this season against Leicester in September.

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