The 96th league meeting between two Lancashire rivals takes place at Ewood Park on Saturday, as the Lilywhites look to make it five straight away wins when they face Blackburn Rovers in a 12 noon kick-off.
Both sides sit in mid-table, looking for a strong end to the season, with Rovers have done well to establish themselves after bouncing straight back to the Championship last season. Some impressive results on the way had them on the verge of the Play-Off spots until a tough recent run of results.
Meanwhile, February manager of the month nominee, Alex Neil, has taken his side on a nine game unbeaten run heaving across the M65 looking to make it double figures and keep the pressure on the teams above them in the league.
PNE will be backed by a travelling support well in excess of 7,000 fans, which should make for a scintillating atmosphere in one of the Championship’s games of the day this Saturday.
Ticket Information
Preston North End are nearing a sell out their allocation of 7,681 tickets for Saturday's local derby against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park…
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Ref Watch
Taking charge of his third PNE game of the season, and his second away from home in a few weeks, is referee Oliver Langford…
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Memorable Match
Back on the first weekend in April 2016, Preston North End kept their slim Play-Off hopes alive with a narrow win at ten-man Blackburn Rovers…
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Opposition View
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray says his side must play to their strengths and mask their weaknesses ahead of his side’s clash with the Lilywhites at the weekend…
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Team News
Manager Alex Neil has received a boost with Callum Robinson and Louis Moult both returning to training after their respective hamstring injuries…
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Match Coverage
If you can’t make the trip to Ewood Park this weekend, don’t worry, we have you covered with every minute of action available through our media channels…
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Alex Neil’s Thoughts
Preston North End manager Alex Neil is well aware of the burden of responsibility he carries going into this weekend’s clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park…
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Paul Gallagher Preview
Preston North End midfielder Paul Gallagher admits that it could be ‘written in the stars’ that he scores his 100th career goal against the club he came through the ranks with…
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