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.
13. Andrew Hughes - Doubt
Hughes missed just his second league game of the season on Monday because of a calf issue, although his set-back doesn’t appear to be serious. | CameraSport - Ian Cook
14. Yan Valery - Out
The full-back is currently away on international duty, representing Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations. | Getty Images
15. Andrija Vukcevic - Out
Stuart McCall revealed after the Boxing Day draw with Stoke City that the midfielder had suffered a recurrence of his hamstring injury, which forced him to miss more than two months, and is set for a spell out. | CameraSport - Alex Dodd
16. Ernie Weaver - Out
Weaver is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his foot. | Getty Images