Preston North End return to home soil on Tuesday for the visit of Birmingham City.
The Lilywhites left West Brom empty handed last time out, but manager Paul Heckingbottom and captain Ben Whiteman both took plenty of positives away from The Hawthorns.
They now prepare to lock horns with Chris Davies’ side under the Deepdale lights. Birmingham were beaten 2-3 at home to Hull City last weekend, with the hosts reduced to ten men on the hour.
North End’s boss could well ring the changes against the Blues given that Preston are back in action on Friday night, when they welcome Sheffield United to town.
Ali McCann and Daniel Jebbison are two strong shouts to return to the starting XI, while Michael Smith could also get the nod. A first league start for summer signing Odel Offiah would be no surprise, either.
Mads Frokjaer also made a positive impact on the bench at Albion. The Dane has had to settle for minutes off the bench so far, with midfield competition having heated up.
Here is our predicted PNE XI to start against Birmingham City...
5. RWB: Thierry Small
With Pol Valentin and Brad Potts still sidelined it looks likely Small will continue down the right side. The only way that'd change is if Offiah was picked to start there. | Getty Images
6. CM: Ben Whiteman
He has played 90 minutes in all ten league games so far. The captain's place in the XI looks secure. | CameraSport - Rich Linley
7. CM: Ali McCann
After being given a breather last time out a return to the side looks extremely likely. | CameraSport - Rich Linley
8. LWB: Andrija Vukcevic
The Montenegrin wasn't able to get through 90 minutes last weekend, after a busy international break. He's performed well in recent matches though and should retain his spot for this one. He and Hughes could help lock down the tricky customer that is Patrick Roberts. | CameraSport - Rich Linley