Ipswich travel up to Deepdale on Tuesday hoping to cause another upset for Preston. Ipswich want to consolidate their Championship status before its too late. Preston need to find some form after an embarrassing defeat on Saturday. A win could propel PNE up to 4th above three of their promotion rivals. Ipswich currently lie in 15th and Preston are in 7th.
Preston enter the game on the back of a 2-0 victory at Hull, which saw them miss out on a fantastic opportunity for three points. Ipswich`s last game was an embarrassing 2-0 home defeat to Southend.
Preston North End Team News:
There are the usual absentees however Nugent may be out after taking a knock against Hull. However Simpson does have plenty of options for cover.
Player to watch: Franck Songo’o
Highly rated youngster is bound to feature for his Deepdale debut and will want to make an impact.
Ipswich Town Team News:
Gavin Williams returns for Ipswich after being out since January. New striker Francis Jeffers is out and fellow striker Alan Lee is suspended. John Walters faces a fitness test before the game.
Player to watch: Sylvain Legwinski
The former Fulham man hasn`t made much of an impact whilst at Portman Road and maybe this match will be his scene.
Match Facts & Stats
This season when the teams met at Portman Road, Preston came out with three points after going 2-0 down by half time. The last time the teams met at the Deepdale, Preston won 3-1 after coming from behind.
In 17 league meetings, Preston have won 6 times, Hull have won 6 times and there have been 5 draws.
Match Prediction:
Preston 1-0 Ipswich
Next Fixtures:
Preston vs Burnley – Championship – Sat 17th 1.00pm
Luton vs Ipswich – Championship – Sat 17th 3.00pm
