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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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9. Robbie Brady - Out
There is light at the end of the tunnel for Brady, who is one of two players yet to feature this term. The Irishman underwent surgery on his calf in September, with a return expected in the new year. | CameraSport - Lee Parker
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10. Oliver Dovin - Out
Dovin has been out of action since March due to an ACL injury which continues to keep him sidelined. The keeper is expected to return in the new year, though. | Getty Images
11. Mads Frokjaer - Doubt
The midfielder missed Saturday’s draw against Wrexham with a slight hamstring issue, but could be fit enough to return to face the league leaders tonight. | CameraSport - Rob Newell
12. Lewis Gibson - Out
Heckingbottom has admitted Gibson isn’t close to completing a return from a thigh injury any time soon. The defender has been out since October, missing the Lilywhites previous seven matches. | CameraSport - Rob Newell