Preston likely to be unchanged for Leeds visit

Preston boss Alex Neil is expected to choose from an unchanged squad for the home game against Leeds.

Neil has no new injury or suspension worries following Saturday’s defeat at Reading, but is likely to make one or two changes.

Forward Sean Maguire and defender Tom Clarke are among those pushing for recalls to the starting line-up.

Goalkeeper Chris Maxwell is also hoping for a recall after Declan Rudd started at Reading as the Lilywhites look to halt a three-game losing run.

Leeds defender Gaetano Berardi will miss the last five games of the season following his latest dismissal at the weekend.

Berardi was shown a straight red card in the closing stages of Saturday’s home draw against Sunderland and sits out a five-match ban having been dismissed twice before this season.

Defender Paudie O’Connor could continue after making his first senior appearance against the Black Cats as Matthew Pennington (calf), Liam Cooper (thigh) and Conor Shaughnessy (ankle) are expected to miss out again.

Forward Kemar Roofe stepped off the bench after a calf injury at the weekend and could start, while midfielder Adam Forshaw (calf), defender Luke Ayling (ankle) and striker Tyler Roberts (shin) all remain sidelined.