Alex Neil's side will be looking to recapture the form that saw them win three matches on the trot around the Christmas period, and will be buoyed by the fact they've not lost to the Robins in a staggering fifteen meetings.
Here's our rundown of all the latest news and transfer gossip including Preston and the rest of the Championship:
9. Potters set to win Clarke race
Stoke City are believed to have won the race to sign Spurs' £12m winger Jack Clarke on loan. Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday have also been linked with the ex-Leeds United ace. (Football Insider) Photo: Justin Setterfield
10. Rovers close in on Toffees starlet
Blackburn Rovers are understood to be closing in on a loan move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, beating the likes of Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End to seal the deal. (Sky Sports) Photo: Clive Brunskill