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Preston North End v Middlesbrough: Early team and injury news as 7 out and 2 doubts for Championship contest

By Pepe Lacey
Published 13th Sep 2025, 05:00 GMT

PNE return to action today after a two-week international break.

PNE are back in Championship action today as they welcome league-leaders Middlesbrough to Deepdale.

The Lilywhites will be hoping to get back to winning ways after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth prior to the two-week international break.

Meanwhile, Boro are the early table toppers, having picked up maximum points from their opening four games - the only team left in the second tier to do so.

However, reports have suggested Rob Edwards’ men have been hit with a sickness bug ahead of the trip to Lancashire.

Here’s the latest team and injury news from both camps.

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The Stoke City arrival is yet to make his debut for PNE after undergoing surgery on ankle injury during the summer. He is expected to be absent for a couple of months.

9. 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 expected to be absent for a couple of months. | Ian Robinson

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Heckingbottom reiterated that the midfielder is the closest to returning out of PNE’s four long-term absentees. The 31-year-old is yet to feature this term due to a hamstring issue.

10. Brad Potts - Out

Heckingbottom reiterated that the midfielder is the closest to returning out of PNE’s four long-term absentees. The 31-year-old is yet to feature this term due to a hamstring issue. | Camera Sport

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