Preston North End draw to a close their 2018 efforts by entertaining Aston Villa at Deepdale this Saturday.
The Lilywhites shared the points in a heart-stopping six-goal thriller at Villa Park back in October and half the action will be value for money for the bumper festive crowd expected in PR1 for the clash with Dean Smith’s side.
The former Brentford boss took over the Villans after the aforementioned 3-3 draw with North End, which proved to be Steve Bruce’s last game in charge of the second city side.
Since then, they have pushed towards the top six and picked up an excellent win at Swansea on Boxing Day, after another late thriller, versus table-toppers Leeds United just before Christmas.
Ticket Information
It’s a 3pm kick-off for our final game of 2018, as we take on Dean Smith’s Aston Villa in the SkyBet Championship at Deepdale this Saturday…
It’s a 3pm kick-off for our final game of 2018, as we take on Dean Smith’s Aston Villa in the SkyBet Championship at Deepdale this Saturday…
Ref Watch
For the third time this season we have experienced match official Geoff Eltringham taking charge of the Lilywhites, for what is our final game of 2018…
For the third time this season we have experienced match official Geoff Eltringham taking charge of the Lilywhites, for what is our final game of 2018…
Memorable Match
Back at the beginning on October 2016, North End put in a top class display to end the reign of Roberto Di Matteo as Aston Villa manager…
Back at the beginning on October 2016, North End put in a top class display to end the reign of Roberto Di Matteo as Aston Villa manager…
The One And Only Issue 15
Alan Browne admits to enjoying home comforts a little too much – and now he wants some travel cheers…
Alan Browne admits to enjoying home comforts a little too much – and now he wants some travel cheers…
Team News
Manager Alex Neil will once again have a head count ahead of the visit of Aston Villa, for the two teams’ final game of 2018…
Manager Alex Neil will once again have a head count ahead of the visit of Aston Villa, for the two teams’ final game of 2018…
Match Coverage
Whether you’re overseas and watching on iFollow or in the UK and listening to the game on our coverage, you’ll hear the tones of former PNE striker Brett Ormerod this weekend…
Whether you’re overseas and watching on iFollow or in the UK and listening to the game on our coverage, you’ll hear the tones of former PNE striker Brett Ormerod this weekend…
Alex Neil’s Preview
Preston North End manager Alex Neil says his side should channel the qualities they showed in their second half performance at Villa Park back in October when they face the same opponents this weekend in the final game of 2018…
Preston North End manager Alex Neil says his side should channel the qualities they showed in their second half performance at Villa Park back in October when they face the same opponents this weekend in the final game of 2018…
Jordan Storey Interview
Preston North End’s young central defender Jordan Storey is looking forward to his latest challenge when Aston Villa visit Deepdale for the final game of 2018…
Preston North End’s young central defender Jordan Storey is looking forward to his latest challenge when Aston Villa visit Deepdale for the final game of 2018…