19-07-2019, 11:47
Preston North End v Southampton Match Preview
Preston North End face a step up in opposition this weekend as they entertain Premier League opposition at Deepdale in the form of Ralph Hasenhüttl’s Southampton.
Alex Neil and his side look to step up their preparations for the new season, with their first run out in PR1 since April and the manager expects to have the majority of his squad available for selection.
Brad Potts could get his first run out of the campaign, whilst skipper Tom Clarke is expected to shake off the illness that ruled him out of Tuesday night’s win at Chorley.
Darnell Fisher is also working hard to be ready to return, whilst this week’s returnee David Nugent is not yet available to make his second debut for the club, but will be back at Deepdale for the game.
Patrick Bauer could make his Deepdale debut, whilst Billy Bodin is set for his first minutes on home turf for 12 months, and Josh Harrop for the first time since October 2018 having picked up serious knee injuries last season.
Peter Bankes is the match official, taking charge of North End for the first time since the home draw with Middlesbrough last November. The referee was recently appointed to the Premier League lists along with Andy Madley.
Preston North End face a step up in opposition this weekend as they entertain Premier League opposition at Deepdale in the form of Ralph Hasenhüttl’s Southampton.
Alex Neil and his side look to step up their preparations for the new season, with their first run out in PR1 since April and the manager expects to have the majority of his squad available for selection.
Brad Potts could get his first run out of the campaign, whilst skipper Tom Clarke is expected to shake off the illness that ruled him out of Tuesday night’s win at Chorley.
Darnell Fisher is also working hard to be ready to return, whilst this week’s returnee David Nugent is not yet available to make his second debut for the club, but will be back at Deepdale for the game.
Patrick Bauer could make his Deepdale debut, whilst Billy Bodin is set for his first minutes on home turf for 12 months, and Josh Harrop for the first time since October 2018 having picked up serious knee injuries last season.
Peter Bankes is the match official, taking charge of North End for the first time since the home draw with Middlesbrough last November. The referee was recently appointed to the Premier League lists along with Andy Madley.
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