Preston North End will be looking to maintain their position in the top six when they face a tough test at home to Hull City at the weekend.
The Tigers, who inflicted a defeat on the Lilywhites back in November, have endured a tough period since losing star men Jarrod Bowen and Kamil Grosicki, as well as a debilitating injury list, but are coming out of the end of that dark tunnel.
They picked up an injury-time point in a thrilling 4-4 draw with Swansea City in front of the Sky Sports cameras last Friday night and will have been buoyed by Tom Eaves’ 94th minute effort.
Grant McCann has done a good job since his appointment at the KCOM Stadium and added a number of new recruits in January, including Mallik Wilks and Marcus Maddison, who will add a potency to their attack.
For North End boss Alex Neil, he will be looking to start another three-game week with a positive result, especially with two tough away games to follow, but knows his side will need to be at the top of their game to get the points.
For Your Information
Match Details: PNE v Hull City, Deepdale, Saturday 22nd February 2020, kick-off 3pm
Competition: EFL Championship (34/46)
PNE colours: Home kit, goalkeeper in green
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Match Details: PNE v Hull City, Deepdale, Saturday 22nd February 2020, kick-off 3pm
Competition: EFL Championship (34/46)
PNE colours: Home kit, goalkeeper in green
Click here to buy a ticket
Here’s all the coverage accessible on PNE.Com in preview of the game…
Ticket Information: This weekend’s latest EFL Championship fixture sees the Lilywhites welcome Grant McCann’s Hill City to Deepdale on Saturday afternoon. Click here for more information.
Match Officials: For the fourth time this season Preston North End will have Steve Martin as the match official, when we face Hull City at Deepdale on Saturday. Click here for details of all the officials.
We’ve Met Before: Preston North End welcome Hull City to Deepdale for the 59th encounter between the two sides in league competition this weekend. 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 Hull City, 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 21: Ben Davies admits he isn’t a good loser – and so the full focus is on finding the winning formula for the final 13 Championship games for PNE’s promotion charge. Click here for details of Ben’s interview in the weekend’s programme.
Team News: Preston North End manager hopes to be able to recall right back Darnell Fisher into his squad for the visit of the Tigers to Deepdale. Click here for details of the options.
Alex Neil On Hull Test: Preston North End manager Alex Neil believes that Saturday’s clash with Grant McCann’s Hull City at Deepdale will be a tough game for his side. Click here for the manager’s full interview.
Browne Ready For 13 Cup Finals: Alan Browne says Preston North End need to treat every game as a cup final until the end of the season as they prepare to take on Hull City at Deepdale on Saturday. Click here for more from Alan.