After four successive matches at Deepdale in all competitions, PNE are back on the road for the first time since the opening day of the campaign.
Meanwhile, Paul Heckingbottom’s men are hoping to go into the first international break of the campaign with their unbeaten record in the league still intact.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this afternoon’s contest.
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5. 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. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Callum Lang - Out
Lang was linked with a move to PNE earlier in the summer window, although reports of a switch were wide of the mark. After missing two months at the backend of last term with a hamstring injury, the forward sustained a similar issue against Norwich City a fortnight ago and remains absent. He underwent surgery earlier in the week and is expected to be out for 8-12 weeks. | Getty Images
7. Mads Frokjaer - Doubt
The midfielder has been absent for the Lilywhites’ previous three games with a groin injury. Heckingbottom admitted the Dane could be back in contention for the trip to Fratton Park. | CameraSport - Rob Newell
8. Abdoulaye Kamara - Out
The midfielder is out of contention and will be looking to secure a move away from Fratton Park before Monday’s deadline. | Getty Images