Preston 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 by three points.
Analysis
BBC Radio Lancashire's Phil Cunliffe:
"Considering North End were on a run of seven games without defeat, the hammering at St James' Park felt like being poked with an electric rod.