Preston North End v Newcastle United

Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice against Preston earlier this weekBBC coverage

How to follow:Final Score; BBC Radio 5 live, BBC local radio; live text commentary on the BBC Sport websitePreston are without midfielder Alan Brown through suspension after he was sent off in their 6-0 thrashing at Newcastle in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.

Marnick Vermijl and Alex Baptiste were cup tied for that game but return, with Aiden McGeady also now fit.

Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle is a major doubt for the game with a hamstring injury.

Aleksandar Mitrovic could retain his place after scoring in the week, while Ayoze Perez could deputise.

The Magpies are on a six-game winning run and lead the Championship…