North End face a tough test with the Robins venturing north, with the visitors losing just once in their last eight games.
But there are now different options for Ryan Lowe to choose from, especially with the late addition of Josh Onomah on deadline day, so how do we think he’ll line up his side?
1. Preston North End's Ryan Ledson (right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal Photographer Andrew Kearns/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Birmingham City v Preston North End - Saturday 21st January 2023 - St Andrew’s - Birmingham World Copyright © 2023 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - [email protected] - www.camerasport.com
Preston North End's Ryan Ledson (right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal in their last league game Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
2. GK: Freddie Woodman
North End's no.1 goalkeeper and a near certainty to start should he be fit. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
3. CB: Jordan Storey
Ryan Lowe is still trying to find some consistent solidity at the back for North End with it being a little bit absent over recent weeks, getting back to his tried and tested with Jordan Storey on the right makes sense. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
4. CB: Liam Lindsay
Another one important in keeping the ball out earlier on this season, Liam Lindsay has made the central defender's spot his own. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth