Preston North End direct their attention back to the EFL Championship as they host Bristol City at Deepdale.
Ryan Lowe's side are in search of their first positive result of 2024 after losing to Sunderland on New Year's Day and then to Chelsea in the FA Cup last Saturday. North End conceded four goals without reply at Stamford Bridge, but there won't be a free weekend at the end of the month with Millwall knocked out too.
The men from the West Country are PNE's opponents this weekend and they have a different manager from the opening day meeting. Nigel Pearson oversaw the 1-1 draw in which Will Keane equalised after Sam Bell's opener, but now Liam Manning is in charge.
Bristol City drew 1-1 with West Ham United last time out, as Tommy Conway cancelled out Jarrod Bowen's opener. Three places separate the 11th-placed Robins and North End in 14th - but such is the nature of the Championship, there is only a one point difference.
A win for North End would see them overtake City and potentially climb up to eighth - whilst City could go as high as seventh. The visitors have several players currently ruled out with injury, but there's a possibility that one of their summer signings could make his debut. Here's the latest injury and team news ahead of Preston North End v Bristol City on Saturday, January 13.
9. Haydon Roberts - out
Haydon Roberts is closing on a return to action. Liam Manning said on January 11: "Looks like he'll be available soon." He's not played since injuring his ankle at the end of October. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Ayman Benarous - out
The 20-year-old midfielder hasn't featured this season and is set to be sidelined for a sustained period of time with a hamstring injury. | Harry Trump Photo: Harry Trump