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Championship action is coming thick and fast for PNE, who picked up a draw against Wrexham on Saturday.
Paul Heckingbottom’s men welcome league-leaders Coventry City to Deepdale this evening as they eye an instant return to winning ways.
The Sky Blues, led by Frank Lampard, suffered just their second loss of the season over the weekend, falling to a 3-0 defeat against Ipswich Town, but head to Lancashire with a sit seven points cushion at the top.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of tonight’s Championship showdown.
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5. Victor Torp - Doubt
The midfielder made the trip to Ipswich on Friday but pulled out after falling ill on Friday night. Torp is back in contention and could feature against PNE this evening. | Getty Images
6. Ali McCann - Out
PNE miss the midfielder in the engine room as he continues his recovery from a broken arm. McCann has been absent for the Lilywhites’ previous seven Championship matches, with Heckingbottom uncertain over a potential return date. | CameraSport - Lee Parker
7. Brad Potts - Out
Potts has been back running, according to Heckingbotton, as PNE build his fitness up from a long-term hamstring issue. The popular midfielder is yet to feature for North End in the Championship this season | Camera Sport
8. Tatsuhiro Sakamoto - Doubt
The winger sustained a head injury against Middlesbrough at the end of November and has missed the previous two against Charlton and Ipswich. However, Lampard is hopeful to have Sakamoto for the trip to Deepdale this evening. | Getty Images