Preston North End return to Deepdale to host Millwall on Tuesday night.
It’s 15th vs 14th under the lights in Lancashire with both clubs having collected 41 points so far - and the Lions one place ahead on goal difference. This evening sees Alex Neil return to his former club having taken over at The Den in late December.
Both sides head into the match on the back of draws. North End played out a goalless draw with rivals Burnley in Saturday’s early kick-off, while Millwall held West Brom to a one-all draw on home soil. One boost for Preston will be the return of Ali McCann from suspension.
Elsewhere on the team news front, though, manager Paul Heckingbottom will remain without injured quartet Ben Whiteman, Jordan Storey, Duane Holmes and Jack Whatmough. Minimal changes are expected from the Clarets contest but the PNE chief may opt to freshen his XI in certain areas.
Here is our predicted XI to start against Millwall tonight...
9. CAM: Mads Frokjaer
Some really strong showings from the Dane of late. A vital player for Preston when on his game - which he has been in recent weeks. | CameraSport - Shaun Brooks
10. CAM: Sam Greenwood
Ryan Ledson would be unfortunate to miss out and Millwall may be a game for him. But, on home soil, Heckingbottom might just turn back to the Leeds man - who will be fired up and does provide a greater attacking threat. | CameraSport - Alex Dodd
11. ST: Milutin Osmajic
On a run of starts and has three goals in his last five. Emil Riis and Will Keane are fit now should Heckingbottom choose to switch things up at the top end of the pitch. | CameraSport - Shaun Brooks