PNE’s results have picked up of late and their performance against Coventry City has given many fans plenty of hope going into this weekend’s game against the Hornets.
North End’s record at Vicarage Road isn’t great, but their away record this season is, so who knows what could happen.
Ryan Lowe has players returning to the fold that he can choose from, with Ben Whiteman and Robbie Brady serving suspensions for red cards lately, and Greg Cunningham likely to return from injury. The suspensions aren’t over, though, with Liam Lindsay missing the next two games after picking up 10 yellow cards.
9. CM: Alan Browne
The skipper has been influential in the last few games and there is no reason not to start him, and break up the midfield partnership of him and Johnson. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
10. LWB: Alvaro Fernandez
Alvaro Fernandez has consistently been one of the most creative players in the North End side this season and remains a great threat on the left. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
11. ST: Ched Evans
Although he did well on Tuesday he still looked a little rusty, though he won't shy away from game time to get back to full speed. An important figure up top. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
12. ST: Troy Parrott
Ryan Lowe has spoken lately about trying to keep the Irishman happy with him desperate for game time so now could be his chance, with Evans back and Cannon having started every game since he joined, the latter could be due a rest. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley