It’s been a frustrating 2026 at Deepdale for PNE, who have won just three of their 14 Championship matches since the turn of the year.
Paul Heckingbottom’s men return to home soil this evening as they welcome Mark Robins’ Stoke City outfit, who are also on a hugely-disappointing run of form after losing ground to the top six.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of tonight’s showdown in Lancashire.
9. Jamal Lewis - Out
Lewis has been left out of the Lilywhites' previous five squads, with Heckingbottom revealing the left-back is set to see a specialist over an ongoing ankle problem. | Getty Images
10. Robert Bozenik - Out
Bozenik has featured just once in 2026 due to a shoulder problem, which continues to keep him out. | Getty Images
11. Ato Ampah - Out
Robins admitted the January signing is still a while away from a return due to an ongoing injury issue. | Getty Images
12. Milutin Osmajic - Doubt
Osmajic is set to hand Heckingbottom a timely boost ahead of this evening's game after seeing off a minor hamstring issue. Despite being an unused substitute against Norwich, the striker is back in training and expected to feature tonight. | Getty Images