Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(43) 16 Goals 31 (53)
(30) 18 Assists 23 (37)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
27.9 Average Age 27.6
184.7 Average Height (cm) 184.5
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(54%) 60% Aerial Duel Success 50% (49%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Preston
Stoke
Player Reason Status Rating
Mikey O'Neill Out 5.98
Troy Parrott Out 6.46
Player Reason Status Rating
Harry Souttar Out 6.68
Josh Tymon Out 6.46
Jacob Brown Out 6.72
Nick Powell Out 6.48
Gavin Kilkenny Out 6.39

Team News

Preston
Stoke
  • Jordan Storey served his one-match ban on Wednesday night and will return to the back three for the visit of Stoke this weekend.
  • Brad Potts could also return to the starting XI on the right after a string of games sat on the bench.
  • Alex Neil will likely opt for an unchanged starting XI when his side turns out on Saturday afternoon.
  • Josh Laurent, Jordan Thompson and Sam Clucas all returned to action last weekend, meaning just five players will miss the trip to Deepdale this time around.

Prediction

  • Preston looked to have rescued a point late on against Bristol City in midweek after Andrew Hughes drew the Lilywhites level, but a 90th-minute Rob Atkinson goal eventually condemned Ryan Lowe's men to defeat. They remain eighth heading into this weekend's fixtures but have played a game more than the rest of the division.
  • Stoke claimed a much-needed three points last weekend as Liam Delap's first-ever senior goal sealed a 3-1 home victory against league leaders Sheffield United. The Potters were winless in three prior to that result, but Alex Neil's men will have gained some confidence ahead of their trip to Deepdale on Saturday.
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