Stadium
Deepdale
Preston, England
Referee
Robert Madley
England
HOME FORMATION
3-5-2
AWAY FORMATION
3-4-2-1
Lineups
Preston North End - 3-5-2
Bristol City - 3-4-2-1
Match Preview: Preston North End vs Bristol City
Preston North End return to home soil to face Bristol City at 4:00 PM today in what could be a turning point in their Championship campaign.
Preston North End enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Bristol City have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.
Historically, Bristol City lead the rivalry with 4 wins over Preston North End's 2. 4 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 2-2.
Preston North End's aggressive 3-5-2 system could test the resilience of Bristol City's 3-4-2-1 approach.
Expect a tight, tactical affair. Preston North End may hold the edge at Deepdale, but Bristol City's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.