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...
9. CM: Daniel Johnson
The Jamaican has looked likely to be getting back towards his best in recent weeks and should be given a run of games to find full rhythm. When Daniel Johnson plays well, North End invariably do too. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
10. LWB: Alvaro Fernandez
The energy of Alvaro Fernandez has been important in PNE's recent upturn in attacking intent, links up well with Daniel Johnson too when both on song. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
11. ST: Troy Parrott
Was given the chance from the off last week and played pretty well without offering much of a goal threat. Troy Parrott could be switched out for Tom Cannon if North End are more keen to get in behind but Lowe might stick with the side that got the result at Watford. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
12. ST: Ched Evans
No one else in the PNE squad offers what Ched Evans does with his ability to disrupt, although goals have been lacking a bit of late. Important senior player to have around with youthful loanees getting plenty of minutes too. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns