It will be the first league game in PR1 since a 4-2 defeat to Millwall in their final game before the World Cup break.
That loss to the Lions is North End’s only one in their last five games, coming into this one off the back of a thumping 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, but that game was not without its challenges.
Ryan Lowe was without six players who were in the squad against Millwall the last time North End at played at Deepdale in the game at Ewood Park and does expect to have at least one, possibly two, back fit for Saturday.
Here’s how we think he will line up...
1. Preston North End players celebrate their third goal Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Blackburn Rovers v Preston North End - Saturday 10th December 2022 - Ewood Park - Blackburn World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - [email protected] - www.camerasport.com
Preston North End players celebrate their third goal against Blackburn Rovers Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
2. GK: Freddie Woodman
Freddie Woodman is North End's clear no.1 choice and barring injury will keep his place for Saturday. Photo: Barrington Coombs
3. CB: Jordan Storey
Jordan Storey has been consistent throughout the campaign and should start at Deepdale. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
4. CB: Liam Lindsay
Liam Lindsay has been the standout player of the season so far for PNE and has to be at the heart of the defence. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd