25-02-2022, 17:17
PNE Team News
After being forced off through injury on Tuesday night, defender Patrick Bauer will be assessed ahead of the weekend.
Josh Murphy is getting closer to a return to action and could be involved against Coventry City, but he will also be assessed before Saturday.
Greg Cunningham, Sean Maguire and Tom Barkhuizen will all miss out once again through injury.
The Opposition
After finishing 16th in their first season back in the Championship for just short of a decade, Coventry City have pushed on this term, currently sat just three points outside of the top six.
Boasting one of the division’s best home records this term, they’ve made the most of a permanent return to their stadium, now known as the Coventry Building Society Arena, having spent the last two seasons at St Andrew’s.
With Mark Robins into the sixth year of his current spell in charge, he’s targeting a third promotion as the Sky Blues’ boss.
Key Stats
The Sky Blues have secured last-gasp victories in their last two Championship games, scoring in the 90th and 89th minute in wins over Barnsley and Bristol City respectively.
Scoring late has been a common theme for Coventry City so far this term, having netted 13 goals between the 76th and 90th minute this campaign – the joint-most in the division during that period.
PNE have enjoyed their recent fixtures against the Sky Blues, having won each of the last five, with just one goal conceded in those games.
Our Last Meeting
In the reverse fixture earlier this season, PNE came from behind at Deepdale to take all three points against fourth-placed Coventry City.
Tyler Walker had given the visitors the lead just before half-time, but after Patrick Bauer had drawn level, Emil Riis slammed home to seal victory for his side.
Man In The Middle
Experienced EFL official Keith Stroud will referee this fixture, what will be his third PNE game of the season.
The previous two have seen North End come out on top, at home to Barnsley in Ryan Lowe’s first game in charge and the 2-0 away victory against West Brom.
Stroud has taken charge of 24 matches so far this season, showing 103 yellow cards and three red cards.
MACS VIEW
This should be an entertaining game against a side who over the years have defied the odds, having been booted out of their ground a couple of times have fought their way back from the bottom divisin to the verge of the play oss this season. Vastly under rated manager is Mark Robbins, apparently applied for our job when Neil was potted, would have been a good choice. After Tuesday's excellent performance would probably not expect us to reach those dizzy heights agan but backed by almost 3000 you never know
After being forced off through injury on Tuesday night, defender Patrick Bauer will be assessed ahead of the weekend.
Josh Murphy is getting closer to a return to action and could be involved against Coventry City, but he will also be assessed before Saturday.
Greg Cunningham, Sean Maguire and Tom Barkhuizen will all miss out once again through injury.
The Opposition
After finishing 16th in their first season back in the Championship for just short of a decade, Coventry City have pushed on this term, currently sat just three points outside of the top six.
Boasting one of the division’s best home records this term, they’ve made the most of a permanent return to their stadium, now known as the Coventry Building Society Arena, having spent the last two seasons at St Andrew’s.
With Mark Robins into the sixth year of his current spell in charge, he’s targeting a third promotion as the Sky Blues’ boss.
Key Stats
The Sky Blues have secured last-gasp victories in their last two Championship games, scoring in the 90th and 89th minute in wins over Barnsley and Bristol City respectively.
Scoring late has been a common theme for Coventry City so far this term, having netted 13 goals between the 76th and 90th minute this campaign – the joint-most in the division during that period.
PNE have enjoyed their recent fixtures against the Sky Blues, having won each of the last five, with just one goal conceded in those games.
Our Last Meeting
In the reverse fixture earlier this season, PNE came from behind at Deepdale to take all three points against fourth-placed Coventry City.
Tyler Walker had given the visitors the lead just before half-time, but after Patrick Bauer had drawn level, Emil Riis slammed home to seal victory for his side.
Man In The Middle
Experienced EFL official Keith Stroud will referee this fixture, what will be his third PNE game of the season.
The previous two have seen North End come out on top, at home to Barnsley in Ryan Lowe’s first game in charge and the 2-0 away victory against West Brom.
Stroud has taken charge of 24 matches so far this season, showing 103 yellow cards and three red cards.
MACS VIEW
This should be an entertaining game against a side who over the years have defied the odds, having been booted out of their ground a couple of times have fought their way back from the bottom divisin to the verge of the play oss this season. Vastly under rated manager is Mark Robbins, apparently applied for our job when Neil was potted, would have been a good choice. After Tuesday's excellent performance would probably not expect us to reach those dizzy heights agan but backed by almost 3000 you never know
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