Sheffield Wednesday went top of the Championship with their win over Luton Town on Tuesday night and whilst results on Wednesday evening knocked them off, they are certain an in-form side.
Therefore, the Lilywhites know if their 100 per cent start to the season at Deepdale is to continue, they will have to be at the top of their game when Lee Bullen brings the Owls to PR1.
It will be the 51st league encounter between the two sides at Deepdale, with plenty of entertaining games down the years, no more so than the 3-3 draw at the end of last season, when Steve Bruce’s side came from behind to take a point.
Bruce left to join home town team Newcastle United in the summer and Bullen has been in caretaker charge since then and done an excellent job. He was also in caretaker charge – his first of that spell – against North End at Hillsborough last season and has a very good record at a club he was a very well-respected player.
For North End though, they will be concentrating on themselves again, with one less day to recover, manager Alex Neil could well choose to make changes once again as they look to add another three points.
For Your Information
Match Details: PNE v Sheffield Wednesday, Deepdale, Saturday 24th August 2019, kick-off 3pm
Competition: EFL Championship (5/46)
PNE colours: Home kit, goalkeeper in black
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Match Details: PNE v Sheffield Wednesday, Deepdale, Saturday 24th August 2019, kick-off 3pm
Competition: EFL Championship (5/46)
PNE colours: Home kit, goalkeeper in black
Click here to buy a ticket
Here’s all the coverage accessible on PNE.Com in preview of the game…
Ticket Information: With our second of three home games in the space of seven days, we welcome Lee Bullen’s early pace-setters Sheffield Wednesday to Deepdale at the weekend. Click here for more information.
Match Officials: The match official for Saturday’s clash with Lee Bullen’s Sheffield Wednesday at Deepdale is Robert Jones. Click here for details of the officials.
We’ve Met Before: Our last clash with the Owls at Deepdale - the six-goal thriller in April – was the 100th league game between the two sides and of course the 50th at Deepdale. Click here for more details of past battles.
How To Follow The Game: If you can’t make it to Deepdale for this weekend’s clash with Sheffield Wednesday, don’t worry, we will have full coverage on PNE.Com and iFollow PNE. Click here for details of how you can follow the match.
The One And Only Issue Three: This Saturday’s match programme has Paul Gallagher on the cover and the North End midfielder gives an extended interview to The One And Only. Click here for details.
Team News: Preston North End Manager Alex Neil is hoping to welcome back Sean Maguire to the squad for Saturday’s clash with the Owls. Click here for details of the options.
Alex Neil Ready To Go Horses For Courses: Preston North End manager Alex Neil admits that despite another positive performance and result on Wednesday night, he will look to utilise his whole squad over coming games. Click here for the manager’s full interview.
Ben Davies Says PNE More Fearless: Preston North End defender Ben Davies says that with another year’s experience under their belts, he and his Lilywhites team-mates are more fearless than previous seasons. Click here for more from Ben.