Ryan Lowe’s side are also looking to make it four games unbeaten at home, having won one and drawn two of their last three games on home turf.
The North End boss should have a full squad to choose from for the game, aside from long term absentees Emil Riis and Ali McCann, so has some decisions to make ahead of the weekend.
Here’s how we think he could line up his side...
5. CB: Greg Cunningham
Although Andrew Hughes could be an option again after struggling with injury in recent weeks, Greg Cunningham has done little wrong to deserve being dropped and has kept the Welshman out of the side before. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
6. RWB: Brad Potts
Brad Potts has his position back on the right side at the moment and with the flair of Alvaro Fernandez on the other side, being able to depend on Potts could be important to stay defensively sound. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
7. CM: Ben Whiteman
He did look a little off the pace to begin the last game but Ben Whiteman created what could have been a game changing moment and is PNE's best option when in form at the base of the midfield. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
8. CM: Alan Browne
A willing runner but also more physical, Alan Browne compliments Daniel Johnson in the middle of midfield with the two long time servants knowing each other's game really well too. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns