25-01-2022, 19:38
New signing Cameron Archer, who joined on loan from Aston Villa on Monday, is in contention to make his North End debut.
Andrew Hughes could return to the squad following his suspension, while Brad Potts and Josh Earl may also be available after returning to training following injuries.
Those unavailable for selection include Tom Barkhuizen, who could miss the next few weeks with a calf injury picked up in Swansea, while Daniel Johnson is unavailable for the next three fixtures due to international duties with Jamaica.
The Opposition
Following a fantastic start to the Championship season, West Brom’s form has been slightly more indifferent of late.
In the early stages of the campaign, it appeared the Baggies and Fulham could run away with the division, but three league victories in their last 11 games has seen them drop to fifth.
With Valerien Ismael in the dugout, they have a man with experience of reaching the Play-Offs – given his impressive journey there with Barnsley last season – and there is certainly plenty of quality in his West Brom squad, although they have just suffered a blow with striker Daryl Dike ruled out for around eight weeks through injury.
Key Stats
The Hawthorns hasn’t proven a happy hunting ground for PNE in recent years, as they’ve gone almost 50 years without a victory there.
It’s been ten consecutive league visits there without a win, with goals from Alex Bruce and Doug Holden giving North End their last victory at the stadium in 1973.
West Brom have averaged 16.3 shots per game so far this season, with only Fulham averaging more, however they sit just tenth in the division in terms of goals scored, having bagged 34.
Our Last Meeting
PNE were made to settle for a point when West Brom came to Deepdale in September 2021.
Ben Whiteman opened the scoring for his side on 26 minutes as he saw his effort deflect past Sam Johnstone, but Matt Phillips drew level in first-half stoppage time.
Man In The Middle
Experienced EFL referee Keith Stroud will take charge of this fixture.
Stroud’s last time in the middle of a North End game was actually Ryan Lowe’s first as PNE boss, the 2-1 victory at Deepdale against Barnsley.
So far this season, the official has refereed 20 games so far this season, showing 78 yellow cards and two reds.
MACS VIEW
Cold night in prospect at one of the highest ground in the country against an Albion side who play what can be considered to be a type of game a la John Beck, they have had an inability to hit the net this season although they did bag three on Saturday although it was Peterborough who have rthe defending ability of a sieve
Hughes back which is a bonus, new forward in da house as the yoof say frostbite awaits
Andrew Hughes could return to the squad following his suspension, while Brad Potts and Josh Earl may also be available after returning to training following injuries.
Those unavailable for selection include Tom Barkhuizen, who could miss the next few weeks with a calf injury picked up in Swansea, while Daniel Johnson is unavailable for the next three fixtures due to international duties with Jamaica.
The Opposition
Following a fantastic start to the Championship season, West Brom’s form has been slightly more indifferent of late.
In the early stages of the campaign, it appeared the Baggies and Fulham could run away with the division, but three league victories in their last 11 games has seen them drop to fifth.
With Valerien Ismael in the dugout, they have a man with experience of reaching the Play-Offs – given his impressive journey there with Barnsley last season – and there is certainly plenty of quality in his West Brom squad, although they have just suffered a blow with striker Daryl Dike ruled out for around eight weeks through injury.
Key Stats
The Hawthorns hasn’t proven a happy hunting ground for PNE in recent years, as they’ve gone almost 50 years without a victory there.
It’s been ten consecutive league visits there without a win, with goals from Alex Bruce and Doug Holden giving North End their last victory at the stadium in 1973.
West Brom have averaged 16.3 shots per game so far this season, with only Fulham averaging more, however they sit just tenth in the division in terms of goals scored, having bagged 34.
Our Last Meeting
PNE were made to settle for a point when West Brom came to Deepdale in September 2021.
Ben Whiteman opened the scoring for his side on 26 minutes as he saw his effort deflect past Sam Johnstone, but Matt Phillips drew level in first-half stoppage time.
Man In The Middle
Experienced EFL referee Keith Stroud will take charge of this fixture.
Stroud’s last time in the middle of a North End game was actually Ryan Lowe’s first as PNE boss, the 2-1 victory at Deepdale against Barnsley.
So far this season, the official has refereed 20 games so far this season, showing 78 yellow cards and two reds.
MACS VIEW
Cold night in prospect at one of the highest ground in the country against an Albion side who play what can be considered to be a type of game a la John Beck, they have had an inability to hit the net this season although they did bag three on Saturday although it was Peterborough who have rthe defending ability of a sieve
Hughes back which is a bonus, new forward in da house as the yoof say frostbite awaits
Why should a man go to work, if he has the health and strength to stay in bed?