Preston North End face Burnley at Deepdale, Preston on Tuesday, Mar 16 at 8:45 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Preston North End come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Burnley, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (0W 1D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

In 10 previous meetings, Preston North End lead 2–4 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Preston North End won 3–0.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Preston North End a slight edge, but Burnley are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.