The 41-year-old Potters manager took charge of nearly 200 league games in a close-to four-year spell with the Lilywhites before moving to Sunderland, just as his predecessor Simon Grayson had done.
The Scot switched to the bet365 Stadium at the back end of August following Michael O’Neill’s dismissal and has collected nine points from seven fixtures since.
North End, meanwhile, relinquished their unbeaten league record on the road when losing out to Bristol City at Ashton Gate, having taken seven points from games against the Black Cats, West Brom and Norwich City beforehand.
How will Ryan Lowe line his side up for the 14th game of the season at the weekend?
9. Robbie Brady (LWB)
Man of the match Preston North End's Robbie Brady The Premier League - Preston North End v Watford - Saturday 20th August 2022 - Deepdale - Preston Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
10. Sean Maguire (ST)
Preston North End's Sean Maguire competes with West Bromwich Albion's Dara O'Shea and Taylor Gardner-Hickman. The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Preston North End v West Bromwich Albion - Wednesday 5th October 2022 - Deepdale - Preston Photo: CameraSport - Paul Greenwood
11. Emil Riis Jakobsen (ST)
BRISTOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Emil Riis Jakobsen of Preston North End is challenged by Timm Klose of Bristol City during the Sky Bet Championship between Bristol City and Preston North End at Ashton Gate on October 12, 2022 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Steele