North End suffered defeat last time out against local rivals Blackpool and a response will be required from Ryan Lowe’s side.
They’re stepping into the unknown however, with Michael Carrick taking up the head coach at Middlesbrough this week with his first game at Deepdale on Saturday, 3pm.
Here’s how we think PNE could line up this weekend...
9. LWB: Alvaro Fernandez
Alvaro Fernandez is one of few in the PNE squad at the moment able to excite the fans, his attacking style is much needed in the North End team. Photo: CameraSport - Stephen White
10. ST: Sean Maguire
Ryan Lowe could go more attacking in need of a win at home and Sean Maguire is the obvious choice to partner Emil Riis at the moment. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
11. ST: Emil Riis
North End are still waiting for Emil Riis to hit the form that saw him hit 21 goals last season, but he remains their biggest goal threat as they struggle to score goals. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth