PNE will be looking to maintain their impressive run of form this afternoon as they face Wrexham at Deepdale.
The Lilywhites welcome Phil Parkinson’s side to Lancashire for the second time this term following August’s Carabao Cup second-round contest.
Paul Heckingbottom’s men suffered late disappointment against the Welsh outfit three months ago, with Kieffer Moore netting a stoppage time winner.
North End will be looking to get one over the Red Dragons this afternoon as they bid to close the gap to the automatic positions.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of today’s Championship showdown.
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1. PNE V Wrexham: Early team and injury news
The early team and injury news as PNE take on Wrexham today. | CameraSport - Alex Dodd
2. Jamal Lewis - Out
The free-agent arrival tweaked his hamstring against Sheffield Wednesday and will likely miss the next fortnight’s worth of action. | Camera Sport
3. Jay Rodriguez - Out
Rodriguez is one of three players yet to feature for Parkinson’s side this term after suffering a stress fracture in his foot in pre-season. | Getty Images
4. Aaron James - Out
The 20-year-old has been out of action since September after suffering a significant knee injury, which is expected to keep him sidelined until February. | Getty Images