Preston North End's pre-season schedule is beginning to take shape with two more friendlies confirmed.
Alex Neil's side will host Premier League side West Ham United in their first home friendly of the summer on Saturday 21st July 2018 with a 3pm kick-off.
Manuel Pellegrini will bring the Hammers to Deepdale as both sides look to step up their preparations ahead of the 2018/19 campaign.
West Ham are the second Premier League side confirmed to be visiting Deepdale this summer with a clash with Burnley already confirmed for Monday 23rd July.
The fixture could also see a return to Deepdale for former North End striker Jordan Hugill who joined the London side in January.
The Lilywhites have also added a trip to AFC Fylde the week before, on Saturday 14th July 2018, 3pm kick-off.
It will be the first time North End have faced Fylde, who play their home games at Mill Farm.
The pre-season schedule so far is as follows:
Bamber Bridge v PNE, Saturday 7th July, 3pm
AFC Fylde v PNE, Saturday 14th July, 3pm
PNE v West Ham United, Saturday 21st July, 3pm
PNE v Burnley, Monday 23rd July, 7.45pm
Ticket details for all games will be confirmed in due course.