Attention turns to the FA Cup for PNE, who welcome League One outfit Wigan Athletic to Deepdale this evening.
The Latics make the short trip from Greater Manchester to face North End, who currently sit in the Championship play-off picture after Sunday’s 2-0 win over Bristol City.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this evening's FA Cup third-round tie at Deepdale.
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1. PNE v Wigan Athletic: Early team and injury news
The early team and injury news ahead of this evening's FA Cup contest. | CameraSport - Ian Cook
2. Baba Adeeko - Out
Adeeko was last seen in action in September, with a hamstring issue keeping him sidelined. | Getty Images
3. Andrija Vukcevic - Out
Vukcevic returned to action before Christmas after a spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. The Montenegro international suffered a set-back at the end of December and is yet to return to training. | CameraSport - Alex Dodd
4. Robbie Brady - Out
The 33-year-old is closing in on a long-awaited return from the sidelines, having undergone surgery on a calf problem in September. While Heckingbottom is adamant an imminent return isn’t in the picture just yet, there is light at the end of the tunnel for the Irishman. | CameraSport - Ian Cook