Preston North End host Blackburn Rovers at Deepdale in a Lancashire derby.
Victory would see Preston climb out of the relegation zone and up to 16th in the table, whilst Blackburn can reclaim third with a win.
Team News
Will Keane could return for Preston after he missed their last two matches with a hamstring injury.
Patrick Bauer (arm) is ruled out after he was substituted in their Carabao Cup win overr Fulham.
Blackburn have no fresh injury concerns to report as Makhtar Gueye returns from his suspension in their 3-0 home win over Bristol City.
Scott Wharton (knee) remains sidelined.
When is Kick-Off?
Preston host Blackburn at Deepdale on Sunday 22 September at 12pm BST, live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Preston are unbeaten in four of their last six meetings against Blackburn (W2, D2, L2).
- Blackburn are unbeaten in each of their last four trips to Preston (W2, D2).
- Both teams have scored in each of their last five meetings, of which Preston scored 10 goals to Blackburn’s nine goals.
- All three of Preston’s Championship goals this season came in the first half.
- Hayden Carter and Lewis Travis have been booked in each of Blackburn’s two away games in the Championship this season.
Prediction
Although wins have been at a premium so far this season for Preston, they do seem to be finding their feet under Paul Heckingbottom now, but they must cut out their defensive errors if want to start picking up more wins.
Blackburn meanwhile look more confident compared to last season with an improved defence coupled with a strong aggressive attack, which already look settled but I would like to see them try and get more clean sheets now.
Goals therefore does feel likely but if Blackburn turn up like they did in their 3-0 demolition of of Bristol City, I can see them edging this battle.
Prediction: Preston 1-2 Blackburn
Result: Preston 0-0 Blackburn