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Past Meetings

Back on the first day of last season Preston secured a 2-1 win at Blundell Park in what was to be Alan Buckley's last home game in charge of Town. But Town took revenge after winning 2-1 at Deepdale back in December. This game marked Dutch midfielder Menno Willem's first goal for the club, when he scored with a free kick that eluded Preston keeper Tuevo Molianen. Town's other goal game from Paul Groves, which sealed Towns comeback after going 1-0 down within 60 seconds, when Preston's Jon Macken opened the scoring.

Preston Head-to-Head (79th on The Opposition Ladder).

Hopes For This Season

The general consensus among the pundits is that Preston will be somewhere around the play offs this season after last season's tremendous finish. However, after a shock 5-0 loss to Gillingham and the alleged brawl between manager David Moyes and some of his players, the jury is out on Preston's strength and character to come through this bad spell.

Moyes has made his feelings on Prestons defending public and only this week secured the signature of Huddersfield defender Chris Lucketti to plug the hole that has already leaked six league goals in two games.

Realistically with the likes of Colin Murdoch, Sean Gregan and David Healy, Preston should finish mid-table at the worst. Their only problem could be a lack of experience, but after the recent signings of experienced campaigners Kevin Gallagher and Chris Lucketti, Preston should once again enjoy another good season.

Ins/Outs

Visitors Injury List

At the moment, there are no serious worries for Preston, but Chris Lucketti is expected to start alongside Colin Murdoch.

Preston Squad: Preston: Lucas, Edwards, Alexander, Murdock, Lucketti, Jackson, Cartwright, Rankine, Gregan, McKenna, Healy, Macken, Moilanen, Gallacher, Keane, Cresswell, Anderson

Prediction For Game

There is no doubt that after two losses, the pressure will be on Preston to come up with the goods, but it isn't only Preston who are under pressure. After Tuesday night's game against Lincoln, expectation is on me to get this prediction right, as I predicted that Town would win 2-1. So, after predicting the Crewe and WBA games to be 1-1, I will do it again hoping that it will be third time lucky!

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