It’s the first home Saturday league game of 2020, as North End look for three points against Lee Bowyer’s Charlton Athletic this coming weekend.
For Lilywhites supporters who didn’t make the short trip Ewood Park last weekend, it could also be the first chance to see January signing Scott Sinclair in action, with the forward one option for manager Alex Neil for the clash with the Addicks.
The return trip, back at the beginning of November, saw North End come out on top – quite literally – as their 1-0 win, thanks to Paul Gallagher’s penalty – saw them rise to the summit of the Championship for about 18 hours.
The PNE boss will be hoping for a similar gritty performance to that day, when his side fought hard and earned the win thanks to Gally’s spot kick, after Jayden Stockley had been brought down by Jason Pearce in the box.
For the visitors, they have had a chance off the field that day, with new owners, and a fresh approach at The Valley. The loss of loanees Conor Gallagher and Beram Kayal this week have left them with holes to fill, but it will mean a swift return to Deepdale for Andre Green.
For Your Information
Match Details: PNE v Charlton Athletic, Deepdale, Saturday 18th January 2020, kick-off 3pm
Competition: EFL Championship (28/46)
PNE colours: Home kit, goalkeeper in green
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Match Details: PNE v Charlton Athletic, Deepdale, Saturday 18th January 2020, kick-off 3pm
Competition: EFL Championship (28/46)
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: For our first Saturday league home game of 2020, we welcome Lee Bowyer’s Charlton Athletic to Deepdale at the weekend. Click here for more information.
Match Officials: Saturday’s clash against Charlton Athletic sees a match official taking charge of his third North End game of the season. Click here for details of all the officials.
We’ve Met Before: Preston North End host Charlton Athletic in the 68th league meeting between the two sides at Deepdale on Saturday. 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 Charlton Athletic, 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 18: Tom Clarke admits the captain’s job is easy when players like Scott Sinclair sign. One of his roles as skipper is to introduce the new player to his team-mates, but the former Celtic and Manchester City winger needed no introduction. Click here for details of the skipper’s interview in the weekend’s programme.
Team News: Preston North End manager Alex Neil could give Scott Sinclair a home debut, last week’s signing coming on as a substitute in the draw with local rivals Blackburn Rovers. Click here for details of the options.
Alex Neil: “We Need To Be More Resolute”: Ahead of Charlton Athletic’s visit to Deepdale on Saturday, Preston North End manager Alex Neil says his side can build on the point gained at Blackburn Rovers, if they are strong and resolute. Click here for the manager’s full interview.
Rudd Feeling His Best And Enjoying His Football: Declan Rudd says he’s enjoying his football and feels in good form ahead of his former loan club Charlton Athletic’s visit to Deepdale. Click here for more from Dec.