Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(53) 21 Goals 47 (58)
(38) 17 Assists 24 (39)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
27.5 Average Age 25.7
184.6 Average Height (cm) 181.9
(0.6) 0.6 Shots pg 1.2 (0.8)
(52%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 46% (46%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.6) 1.2 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Preston
Plymouth
Player Reason Status Rating
Ched Evans Out 6.07
Emil Riis Out 6.56
Benjamin Whiteman Out 6.74
Calvin Ramsay Out 6.18
Will Keane Out 6.65
Player Reason Status Rating
Michael Cooper Out 6.96
Brendan Galloway Out 6.51
Macaulay Gillesphey Out 6.16
Saxon Earley Out 6.79

Team News

Preston
Plymouth
  • Ryan Lowe will be forced to throw new signing Milutin Osmajic straight into the starting XI this weekend after Will Keane picked up a muscle injury that will rule him out for the remainder of September.
  • The home side have four other confirmed absentees for the visit of newly-promoted Plymouth.
  • Steven Schumacher could opt for an unchanged starting XI this weekend after watching his side hammer Blackburn two weeks ago.
  • Summer signing Mustapha Bundu is pushing for a debut but is unlikely to oust Morgan Whittaker from the starting XI out wide.

Prediction

  • After a summer transfer window full of change up and down the division, the stability and consistent approach offered by Ryan Lowe and Preston reigns supreme. The Lilywhites sit top of the Championship table with five games played, taking four wins and a draw from their fixtures so far. With just three goals conceded the hosts have the joint-best back line in the division.
  • Plymouth's wealth of attacking talent was all on top form two weeks ago as the Pilgrims scored three times from 23 shots in an impressive 3-0 home win against Blackburn. The reigning League One champions are looking every bit the part on their return to the second tier, sitting tenth in the standings heading into gameweek six.
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