The Lilywhites went into the international break in poor form, and are still chasing their first league win since August after a string of underwhelming results. As things stand, the side are 18th in the table with 11 points from 11 games, but could surge up the table with a couple of wins given the densely-packed nature of the division.
Meanwhile, football pundit and former Lilywhite Mark Lawrenson has paid tribute to Preston owner Trevor Hemmings, who passed away on Monday. Lawrenson said: “Trevor was a top fella.
“There was an occasion when he helped out a charity which I was associated with. Trevor gave the people involved some money and said 'please don't tell anyone it was from me'. He didn't want the attention, didn't want the publicity, he just wanted to help out.
“Trevor was very proud of Preston North End and the way he ran it. He said to me a few times 'We owe no money to anyone in terms of this football club, there is no debt'.
He added: “I remember him back in the 1970s when he was vice-chairman. He would come to the ground, watch the matches and sometimes pop down to the dressing room afterwards for a chat.
“Trevor had a bit more hair then, there was a bit of the older rocker about him - he was good company. He loved the club, he loved his horse racing. What must not be forgotten too is that he was a very good businessman. He could be ruthless but you don't become a billionaire if you are not ruthless.”
Take a look at the latest stories from the Championship, as the anticipation for this weekend's action starts to build:
5. QPR tipped to recall Bonne
Ex-QPR boss Ian Holloway has tipped QPR to recall striker Macauley Bonne in January, after making a stellar start to the season with League One side Ipswich Town. The Zimbabwe international has scored an impressive nine goals in ten league games so far. (Football League World) Photo: Ashley Allen
6. Rovers must cough up cash to keep star
Blackburn Rovers look likely to have to break their wage structure to keep star man Ben Brereton Diaz at the club, as interest continues to grow in the Chile international. He's recently been linked with Sevilla, after scoring 10 goals in 11 league games already this season. (The 72) Photo: PAOLO AGUILAR
7. Robinson fears for Boro and Sunderland
Ex-player Paul Robinson has expressed his concerns for the future of Middlesbrough and Sunderland's youth academies, following Newcastle United's big-money takeover. He's suggested the newly-monied Magpies will snap up all the region's best young talent. (Football Insider) Photo: George Wood
8. Ex-Rovers man finds new club
Ex-Blackburn Rovers man Stefan Mols has found a new club, with Northern Premier League side Warrington Town confirming their capture. The Spanish midfielder, who started his career in Rovers' academy, made just one senior appearance for the club. (Club website) Photo: Marc Atkins