Sunderland boss Simon Grayson could have fresh options for Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash with QPR as he attempts to end a nine-game run without a victory. Striker Duncan Watmore, who had not made a senior appearance for the club since December until he came on as a substitute in the 2-2 draw at Preston last time out, got a further 45 minutes under his belt for the Under-23s against Hert...Full Story »

Alex Neil will have the same Preston squad at his disposal as North End prepare to meet their former manager Simon Grayson and his Sunderland side. Neither Paul Gallagher (illness) nor Ben Pearson (dead leg) will be ready as Grayson makes his first return to Deepdale since leaving this summer after four years at the helm. North End's long-term injuries are captain Tom Clarke (Achilles), fellow...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Simon Grayson could welcome back defensive reinforcements as he looks to end a six-game run without a Sky Bet Championship victory against high-flying Cardiff. Marc Wilson (groin) and John O'Shea (calf) are closing in on returns, while loan signings Brendan Galloway and Tyias Browning could be options having been ineligible for Wednesday night's Carabao Cup trip to parent club E...Full Story »

Preston head into the Reading game with the same concern over their right-back area. Simon Grayson cannot call on Tyias Browning and Calum Woods (both knee). while Alex Baptiste (knee) and Marnick Vermijl (hernia) remain absent until after the international break. Defender Andy Boyle should have done enough to retain his place after the Irishman impressed on his debut at Derby in midweek. Joh...Full Story »

Simon Grayson may consider changes to Preston's starting line-up against Cardiff after a fifth league loss of the season at the weekend. Grayson was encouraged by the performance in a 2-1 reverse to Barnsley, but knows the Lilywhites must start to pick up points having won just one of their opening six contests, so Daniel Johnson, Ben Pringle and Jordan Hugill will all be thought about. Bailey...Full Story »

Preston manager Simon Grayson has hinted he will make changes for his side's home clash with Derby. Having lost their first two Sky Bet Championship games of the season, Grayson is considering rotating the side that went down to Fulham at the weekend. Striker Joe Garner's future is still up in the air with Rangers circling and the likes of Jermaine Beckford and Callum Robinson are ready to ste...Full Story »

Simon Grayson is expected to have a similar squad to choose from when Preston entertain Fulham at Deepdale. Alan Browne has shown no adverse reaction after coming back from a hip injury that kept him sidelined for a month while Paul Gallagher, who needs a hernia operation, is set to play the club's next two games before determining if he should go under the knife before the summer. Paul Huntin...Full Story »

Preston boss Simon Grayson has a few headaches ahead of the visit of Hull. Joe Garner's eye could prevent him from playing. It closed after an elbow from Mark Hudson in the defeat at Huddersfield on Boxing Day and the striker is a doubt. Alan Browne missed that game due to a hamstring injury and he will be assessed while Marnick Vermijl came off with problem against the Terriers, meaning there...Full Story »

Preston manager Simon Grayson's return to Elland Road turned sour as keeper Jordan Pickford was sent off after half an hour and Leeds banked a 1-0 win for their third victory in four games. Pickford's early departure meant an unexpected debut for Preston's fourth-choice keeper Matt Hudson who was beaten by a headed own goal from Alan Browne just after the break. Grayson received a warm welcome...Full Story »

Preston and Birmingham shared the spoils in an entertaining 1-1 draw at Deepdale as Michael Morrison scuppered the hosts' hopes of another clean sheet. Simon Grayson's men claimed a first-half lead through loanee Adam Reach's cross-cum-shot and spent the second period fending off wave after wave of attacks. North End were bidding for their ninth shut-out in 11 games and their 13th of the seaso...Full Story »