Date: Sat, 05 March 2016
Kick Off: 15:00
Venue: Deepdale
VS 
Referee: M. Heywood
PREVIEW
Simon Grayson can welcome Eoin Doyle back to his Preston squad for the visit of Brighton to Deepdale. The on-loan striker was ineligible to play when North End were beaten 2-1 by his parent club Cardiff at the weekend and he is now free to take his place in the squad.
Grayson, who has no new injury or suspension concerns, has named an unchanged XI for four successive fixtures but may be tempted to make slight alterations after dropping points for the first time in five games.
Jermaine Beckford, Liam Grimshaw and Stevie May (all knee) are all still out, as is Chris Humphrey (shin).
Brighton's injury problems have eased ahead of the trip to Deepdale. Winger Kazenga LuaLua is fit after a knee problem and full-back Gaeten Bong is back in training, having been sidelined since October with a thigh injury.
However, manager Chris Hughton is unlikely to make many changes after the thumping 4-0 win over Leeds on Monday night.
Defender Uwe Hunemeier (groin) and midfielder Solly March (knee) remain unavailable.
TEAM NEWS
- Loan striker Eoin Doyle, ruled out of the previous game against parent club Cardiff, is back in the Preston squad.
- Manager Simon Grayson has named an unchanged team for the last four games but may opt to ring the changes after dropping points last time out.
- Brighton winger Kazenga LuaLua is fit after a knee problem as Brighton's injury list shortens slightly.
- Full-back Gaeten Bong is on the mend from his October thigh injury but boss Chris Hughton may name an unchanged XI.
MATCH FACTS
- Preston have never lost at home to Brighton in their history, winning nine and drawing five in all competitions.
- The last three meetings between these sides have ended 0-0.
- PNE have won seven of the last 10 home games at Deepdale (D1 L2), with the club currently on a three-game winning streak.
- The Seagulls have won six of the last eight league games (D1 L1), racking up 18 goals, winning both of their last games 4-0.
- Brighton have scored the first goal in Championship matches more often than any other side this season (21), going on to win 15 and draw six.
- Joe Garner has scored in each of his last two appearances at Deepdale.
*prepares to be flamed but someone had to do it*
Kick Off: 15:00
Venue: Deepdale
VS Referee: M. Heywood
PREVIEW
Simon Grayson can welcome Eoin Doyle back to his Preston squad for the visit of Brighton to Deepdale. The on-loan striker was ineligible to play when North End were beaten 2-1 by his parent club Cardiff at the weekend and he is now free to take his place in the squad.
Grayson, who has no new injury or suspension concerns, has named an unchanged XI for four successive fixtures but may be tempted to make slight alterations after dropping points for the first time in five games.
Jermaine Beckford, Liam Grimshaw and Stevie May (all knee) are all still out, as is Chris Humphrey (shin).
Brighton's injury problems have eased ahead of the trip to Deepdale. Winger Kazenga LuaLua is fit after a knee problem and full-back Gaeten Bong is back in training, having been sidelined since October with a thigh injury.
However, manager Chris Hughton is unlikely to make many changes after the thumping 4-0 win over Leeds on Monday night.
Defender Uwe Hunemeier (groin) and midfielder Solly March (knee) remain unavailable.
TEAM NEWS
- Loan striker Eoin Doyle, ruled out of the previous game against parent club Cardiff, is back in the Preston squad.
- Manager Simon Grayson has named an unchanged team for the last four games but may opt to ring the changes after dropping points last time out.
- Brighton winger Kazenga LuaLua is fit after a knee problem as Brighton's injury list shortens slightly.
- Full-back Gaeten Bong is on the mend from his October thigh injury but boss Chris Hughton may name an unchanged XI.
MATCH FACTS
- Preston have never lost at home to Brighton in their history, winning nine and drawing five in all competitions.
- The last three meetings between these sides have ended 0-0.
- PNE have won seven of the last 10 home games at Deepdale (D1 L2), with the club currently on a three-game winning streak.
- The Seagulls have won six of the last eight league games (D1 L1), racking up 18 goals, winning both of their last games 4-0.
- Brighton have scored the first goal in Championship matches more often than any other side this season (21), going on to win 15 and draw six.
- Joe Garner has scored in each of his last two appearances at Deepdale.
*prepares to be flamed but someone had to do it*
