It’s an 8pm kick-off this Wednesday night as Alex Neil’s Preston North End head to the Potteries to take on Michael O’Neill’s Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium.
The hosts are six games unbeaten at home, whilst the Lilywhites’ away form has been positive of late, going five unbeaten and winning the last two – so it should be an entertaining affair.
Both sides picked up excellent wins at the weekend, the Potters moving four points clear of the bottom four with a convincing win at home to Charlton Athletic, whilst North End went back into the Play-Off positions with the 2-1 win over local rivals Wigan Athletic.
The appointment of the Northern Ireland boss as manager at City has seen an upturn in form and it will be a big test for North End, against an experienced and organised opposition with plenty of quality.
Last year’s trip proved a successful one, with Alan Browne and Brad Potts scoring the goals and Declan Rudd saving a late penalty, as PNE ran out winners and a performance of that quality will be needed again in order to get anything out of the midweek game.
For Your Information
Match Details: Stoke City v Preston North End, bet365 Stadium, Wednesday 12th February 2020, kick-off 8pm
Competition: EFL Championship (32/46)
PNE colours: Green shirts, yellow shorts and socks, black goalkeeper
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Match Details: Stoke City v Preston North End, bet365 Stadium, Wednesday 12th February 2020, kick-off 8pm
Competition: EFL Championship (32/46)
PNE colours: Green shirts, yellow shorts and socks, black goalkeeper
Click here to buy a ticket
Here’s all the coverage accessible on PNE.Com in preview of the game…
Ticket Information: Preston North End supporters are reminded that tickets are not on sale on the night for Wednesday’s trip to face Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium. Click here for more information.
Match Officials: This Wednesday we have a referee taking charge of his third Preston North End game of the season, but his first away from Deepdale. Click here for details of who it is.
We’ve Met Before: Preston North End face Stoke City for the 98th time in league action when they travel to the bet365 Stadium on Wednesday night. Click here for more details of past battles.
How To Follow The Game: If you can’t make the trip to the bet365 Stadium for this Wednesday’s clash with Michael O’Neill’s Stoke 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.
Team News: Preston North End manager Alex Neil has plenty of options heading into Tuesday night’s trip to face Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium. Click here for details of the options.
Alex Neil Expecting Tough Match: Preston North End manager Alex Neil has been to a couple of Stoke City games of late and has been impressed with the work Potters’ manager Michael O’Neill has done. Click here for the manager’s full interview.
Declan Rudd Staying Focused: Preston North End No.1 Declan Rudd is enjoying the team’s current run of form, but is very level-headed with 15 big games still to be played. Click here for more from Dec.