West Brom without suspended Romaine Sawyers against Preston

Championship leaders West Brom will be without the suspended Romaine Sawyers as they host sixth-placed Preston on Tuesday night.

The midfielder was shown a red card during the Baggies’ 3-0 defeat of Bristol City and now serves the first fixture of a three-game ban.

Potential replacement Gareth Barry is still recovering from a calf injury and may not return to fitness in time to deputise.

Nineteen-year-old Rekeem Harper could benefit from the opportunity, but Grady Diangana (hamstring) and Nathan Ferguson (knee) will both miss out.

Darnell Fisher may return for Preston after a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring issue but Daniel Johnson is doubtful with a knee problem.

Wales international Billy Bodin is closing in on a return having been out since January with an Achilles injury.

Louis Moult is not yet ready to return from an ACL operation and is unlikely to feature.

Tom Bayliss is set to miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.