Представяне: Престън Норт Енд – Лийдс Юнайтед

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We preview Tuesday’s fixture.

Leeds United travel to Preston North End on Tuesday, looking for back to back wins in the Sky Bet Championship.  The Whites defeated Birmingham City to rise up to second spot in the division.  Preston have had a strong start to the campaign and sit just two points behind Leeds in the table, but come into the match on the back of defeat, having lost 1-0 to Reading at the Madejski Stadium. 

Manager/head coach

Preston North End: Alex Neil

Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa

League position

Preston North End: 6th

Leeds United: 2nd

Top scorer

Preston North End: Daniel Johnson (7)

Leeds United: Patrick Bamford, Eddie Nketiah (4)

Head to head

Preston North End wins: 25

Draws: 12

Leeds United wins: 22

Last time at Deepdale

Preston North End 0 Leeds United 2 (Bamford 62, 76) –Tuesday 9th April 2019 (Sky Bet Championship)

Team news

Marcelo Bielsa is without Pablo Hernandez, Adam Forshaw, Liam Cooper and Jamie Shackelton for the trip to Deepdale. Preston are without captain Tom Clarke and striker Louis Moult, who both miss out through injury.

The key battle

Kalvin Phillips v Daniel Johnson

Saturday’s goal scorer Kalvin Phillips has the tough task of keeping Preston’s goal scoring midfielder Daniel Johnson quiet on Tuesday night. Johnson has scored seven goals from midfield this season and will be a threat for the home side.

Betting odds with Ladbrokes

Preston North End: 27/10

Draw: 23/10

Leeds United: 11/10

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