The fixtures are coming thick and fast for PNE, who are in action for the third time this week as they face Leicester City at Deepdale this afternoon.
The Lilywhites began their Championship campaign with a 1-1 draw against QPR last week, with Milutin Osmajic on the scoresheet at Loftus Road.
North End were then in action on Tuesday evening, beating League Two outfit Barrow 1-0 in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
Focus now returns to the league for PNE, with the newly-relegated Foxes making the trip to Lancashire this afternoon.
Marti Cifuentes’ men edged past Sheffield Wednesday on the opening day, with Wout Faes’ strike securing a 2-1 win.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news for both sides ahead of today’s Championship contest at Deepdale.
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1. Mads Frokjaer - Out
The Dane suffered a slight groin issue on Tuesday evening but Heckingbottom has allayed any fears of a major injury concern. The head coach admitted the midfielder could be sidelined for just one game, meaning he could just miss this afternoon’s fixture. | CameraSport - Rob Newell
2. Victor Kristiansen - Out
Cifuentes is hopeful the left-back’s injury isn’t too serious following a collision in training. Kristiansen is set to be out for a few weeks, however. | Getty Images
3. Will Keane - Out
Keane picked up a calf injury in the later stages of pre-season and missed the final two weeks of preparations. He continues to be absent for Heckingbottom. | Getty Images Photo: Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images
4. Jordan Thompson - Out
The Stoke City arrival is yet to make his debut for PNE after undergoing surgery on ankle injury during the summer. He is set to be absent for a couple of months. | Ian Robinson