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.
5. Jack Rogers - Out
Rogers has missed more than two months of action due to an unspecified injury. | Getty Images
6. Odel Offiah - Doubt
Offiah was withdrawn late in the triumph at Ashton Gate, with Heckingbottom confirming it was due to cramp. The defender has trained since and is expected to be back in action this weekend. | CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
7. Isaac Mabaya - Out
The Liverpool loanee is expected to miss the remainder of the season after sustaining an ACL problem in August. | Getty Images
8. Stefan Thordarson - Out
Thordarson has missed PNE’s previous four games due to tendonitis in his achilles. The midfielder is also closing in on a move to 2.Bundesliga side Hannover 96, with his Deepdale career expected to come to an end. | CameraSport - Andrew Kearns