It will be the first league game in PR1 since a 4-2 defeat to Millwall in their final game before the World Cup break.
That loss to the Lions is North End’s only one in their last five games, coming into this one off the back of a thumping 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, but that game was not without its challenges.
Ryan Lowe was without six players who were in the squad against Millwall the last time North End at played at Deepdale in the game at Ewood Park and does expect to have at least one, possibly two, back fit for Saturday.
Here’s how we think he will line up...
9. LWB - Alvaro Fernandez
The left wing back is due a run in the team and this is the perfect opporunity to let Alvaro Fernandez shine. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
10. AM - Ben Woodburn
Ben Woodburn opened the scoring with a lovely finish last week and deserves a run in the team given injuries have disrupted him previously when in form. Photo: Barrington Coombs
11. AM - Daniel Johnson
One of the biggest positives from PNE's win over Rovers was Daniel Johnson being back to his best. When the Jamaican is on song he makes the whole team better. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
12. ST - Ched Evans
A man in fine form, Ched Evans has to keep his place for the game agaisnt QPR and could add to his five goals in his last three games. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd