A new broom has swept in at Reading, with Mark Bowen taking charge for the first time when Preston North End visit the Madejski Stadium this weekend.
The Lilywhites face off against Bowen’s Royals, looking to extend their eight-game unbeaten run that goes back to the second week of the season. Currently sitting just a point off the top, Alex Neil’s side will look to enhance their position in the top six with a positive performance in Berkshire.
North End’s record at Reading is not one to savour, however, confidence is high and after the international break, the team will be desperate to start back as they left off, having put five past Barnsley to end Daniel Stendel’s Oakwell reign before the interval.
The manager is likely to have plenty of positive selection headaches, with players who missed the game before the two-week gap back in training and Reading-born Darnell Fisher free of suspension.
There is also likely to be a good following behind the team, with close to 800 tickets already sold and more than 1,000 expected to be backing the yellows in full voice on Saturday afternoon.
For Your Information
Match Details: Reading v Preston North End, Madejski Stadium, Saturday 19th October 2019, kick-off 3pm
Competition: EFL Championship (12/46)
PNE colours: yellow kit, black goalkeeper
Click here to buy a ticket
Match Details: Reading v Preston North End, Madejski Stadium, Saturday 19th October 2019, kick-off 3pm
Competition: EFL Championship (12/46)
PNE colours: yellow kit, black goalkeeper
Click here to buy a ticket
Here’s all the coverage accessible on PNE.Com in preview of the game…
Ticket Information: There is already over 750 Preston North End fans heading to the Madejski Stadium for this weekend’s clash with Reading. Click here for more information.
Match Officials: The first game after the latest international break sees a match official appointed to take charge of the Lilywhites for the second time this season. Click here for details of who it is.
We’ve Met Before: Preston North End head to the Madejski Stadium this weekend looking to level up the head-to-head record between the sides. Click here for more details of past battles.
How To Follow The Game: If you can’t make the trip to the Madejski Stadium for this Saturday’s clash with Mark Bown’s Reading, 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.
Team News: Preston North End manager Alex Neil welcomes back Reading-born full back Darnell Fisher after he sat out the 5-1 demolition of Barnsley through suspension. Click here for details of the options.
Alex Neil Explains Easy Job: Preston North End manager Alex Neil says that his job at the moment is made easier by the work of the players on the training pitch. Click here for the manager’s full interview.
Daniel Johnson Recharged Ahead Of Royals Trip: Preston North End midfielder Daniel Johnson has started the season in fine form and is looking to continue that after the international break. Click here for more from DJ.