PNE will be looking to get 2026 underway on a winning note as they face Sheffield Wednesday this afternoon.
The Lilywhites suffered their first defeat in eight games last-time out against Wrexham, which saw them drop out of the play-offs.
They welcome the Championship’s bottom side today, with the Owls having won just one of their opening 24 matches this term.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of the New Year’s Day contest.
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1. PNE v Sheffield Wednesday: Early team and injury news
Early team and injury news from both camps ahead of New Year's Day contest. | CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts
2. Robbie Brady - Out
There is light at the end of the tunnel for the experienced forward, who remains the only player in Heckingbottom’s side yet to feature this term. Brady is expected to return in the coming weeks after missing more than five months of action with a calf injury. | CameraSport - Ian Cook
3. Max Lowe - Out
Lowe has missed the Owls previous two Championship matches due to a calf problem. | Getty Images
4. Nathan Redmond - Doubt
The winger suffered a groin injury at the start of December but has been pencilled in to return at the start of January. | Getty Images