Preston will be without Ali McCann when they host Derby.The midfielder suffered an ankle injury in the defeat at QPR prior to the international break. It is hoped he will return before the end of the month.Sean Maguire and Patrick Bauer are being monitored but Preston boss Frankie McAvoy is hopeful the duo will be involved.Matthew Olosunde (Achilles) and Ched Evans (foot) are nearing returns but...Full Story »

Ilias Chair scored the winner as QPR came from behind to beat Preston 3-2 in a thrilling match at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.Lyndon Dykes put the hosts ahead and Emil Riis Jakobsen equalised for Preston, who had drawn their previous five league matches.Josh Earl’s first senior goal put the visitors ahead in the opening minute of the second half but Rangers scored twice in the spac...Full Story »

QPR will need to assess captain Stefan Johansen ahead of Preston’s visit in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.The midfielder, who signed on a permanent deal from west London rivals Fulham in the summer, missed the midweek victory over Birmingham with a knock.Boss Mark Warburton will hope the Norwegian’s unspecified issue is not too serious and he could also be without defender Sam...Full Story »

Preston boss Frankie McAvoy admitted his side were dominated by Championship rivals Stoke in the 1-1 draw at Deepdale.The visitors led inside six minutes through Nick Powell and Michael O’Neill’s team should have had more in a first half full of chances.But Preston did salvage a point thanks to a brilliant curling effort from midfielder Ben Whiteman.McAvoy said: “It was a good ...Full Story »

Ben Whiteman’s delightful equaliser secured Preston a 1-1 draw against Stoke at Deepdale – their fifth successive stalemate in the Championship.Stoke had raced into an early lead when a cross from the lively Josh Tymon found Nick Powell, who nodded home inside the far post for his fourth goal of the season.Moments later wing-back Tommy Smith unleashed a piledriver which Preston keepe...Full Story »

Preston’s Tom Barkhuizen is available for selection ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash with Stoke.The forward has been recovering from Covid-19 having caught the virus at the start of the season.Alan Browne and Liam Lindsay are also available for the Lilywhites after returning from injury.Connor Wickham is ruled out and is set to visit a specialist to find out the extent of a hamstr...Full Story »

Troy Deeney was denied by the crossbar as Birmingham were forced to settle for a point from a goalless draw at home to Preston.Birmingham went close in the sixth minutes when Dion Sanderson whipped in an inviting cross and Deeney’s diving header rattled the bar.But the Blues could not build on their bright start with Preston eventually claiming a fourth straight draw in the league.A clean ...Full Story »

Marc Roberts is a doubt for Birmingham’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Preston at St Andrew’s.The defender was taken off at half time in the defeat at Peterborough with a stomach strain.Dion Sanderson will deputise again if Roberts fails to recover and, despite playing for the Under-23s on Monday, goalkeeper Neil Etheridge is not yet ready to return to the first team as he recovers...Full Story »

Frankie McAvoy admitted Preston were rattled by debutant Connor Wickham’s early injury but recovered to beat Cheltenham 4-1 in the Carabao Cup.The Deepdale faithful only saw the striker, a new signing from Crystal Palace, for seven minutes before he limped off the pitch and that threatened to disrupt his side’s early tempo.But the Championship team’s class soon told as they ble...Full Story »

Sean Maguire and Emil Riis struck late as Preston put the seal on a 4-1 win over Cheltenham in the Carabao Cup.It was the first ever meeting between the two teams and a first appearance in a Preston shirt for Connor Wickham but his debut lasted only seven minutes before he limped off the park, replaced by Maguire.Despite few early chances, Preston’s Riis always looked a threat. With his te...Full Story »

Preston will be without Josh Murphy for their Carabao Cup third-round clash with Cheltenham.The midfielder is cup tied after playing in the earlier rounds of the tournament for his parent club Cardiff.Defender Patrick Bauer could be a doubt having received stitches after breaking his nose during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with West Brom.Connor Wickham will be hoping for another opportunity after ...Full Story »

Preston boss Frankie McAvoy could name an unchanged starting line-up for the home game against West Brom.McAvoy has no new injury or suspension worries following the midweek draw at Sheffield United.Striker Ched Evans remains doubtful after missing the last five games due to a calf injury.Forwards Tom Barkhuizen and Scott Sinclair are both still recovering from illness and summer signing Matt Ol...Full Story »

Emil Riis struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn Preston a 2-2 draw at Sheffield United.The Danish striker grabbed his sixth goal of the season in all competitions after home substitute Sander Berge thought his 84th-minute effort had secured the spoils for the hosts, who had earlier seen Morgan Gibbs-White’s opener cancelled out by Daniel Johnson’s 50th league goal.Gibbs...Full Story »

Bristol City’s long wait for a home win continued as Preston held them to a goalless Championship draw at Ashton Gate.The Robins have not taken three points on their own ground since January 26 – 13 games – and it was their 10th unsuccessful attempt to do so under manager Nigel Pearson.North End goalkeeper Daniel Iversen made the best saves of an entertaining game, but his side...Full Story »

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson is selecting from strength for the Robbins’ Sky Bet Championship clash with Preston.Only Tommy Conway is definitely ruled out after a small operation on a long-standing injury that means he will be sidelined for two to three months.Tomas Kalas and Alex Scott are back from international duty and come into contention for the Ashton Gate showdown.“We&rsqu...Full Story »

Manager Russell Martin slammed an unacceptable display after Swansea let an early lead slip in a 3-1 defeat at Preston.Joel Piroe’s neat finish put Martin’s men ahead in the 19th minute but their advantage was quickly cancelled out by Liverpool loanee Sepp van den Berg.Emil Riis gave North End the lead in the dying seconds of the first half before Ben Whiteman’s 52nd-minute fre...Full Story »

Preston made it back-to-back league wins after coming from behind to beat Swansea 3-1 at Deepdale.Joel Piroe put the Welsh side ahead with a composed finish after 19 minutes.But they switched off and were immediately pegged back when Liverpool loanee Sepp van den Berg levelled less than two minutes later.It signalled a change in momentum as North End stepped up a gear and put City under growing ...Full Story »

Preston skipper Alan Browne could return for Swansea’s visit to Deepdale.Boss Frankie McAvoy expects Republic of Ireland midfielder Browne out of isolation on Friday night ahead of the Sky Bet Championship clash, but striker Ched Evans, defender Liam Lindsay and forward Tom Barkhuizen will miss out again.Striker Joe Rodwell-Grant could be available after his non-Covid-related illness.Midfi...Full Story »

Preston boss Frankie McAvoy praised his side’s spirit as they overcame a battling Morecambe to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.McAvoy had seen Emil Riis fire his side unto a 2-0 lead only to be pegged back to 2-2 with goals from Anthony O’Connor and Cole Stockton before a wonder strike from Ryan Ledson and a tap in from Sepp Van Den Berg sealed the win.McAvoy said: “It...Full Story »

Preston moved into the third round of the Carabao Cup after edging out League One side Morecambe in a 4-2 thriller at the Mazuma Stadium.The visitors took the lead after just seven minutes when a long ball found Emil Riis who produced a fine low finish to beat Jokull Andresson from just inside the area.Morecambe bit back with Ryan Cooney slashing an effort wide from a good position before Brad P...Full Story »