Stefán Thórdarson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt saved. Will Keane (Preston North End) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Porteous.

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Portsmouth make the trip to Preston North End on Saturday (15:00 GMT) as they look to climb further away from the threat of relegation. Pompey claimed a huge win over Leeds United on the weekend, but then lost out to bottom side Plymouth Argyle in the midweek.

It was Pompey who came out on top in the reverse fixture at Fratton Park The sun was out in Lancashire ahead of Preston North End’s home match against Portsmouth. Paul Heckingbottom’s side headed into the game looking to get back to winning ways in the league,

The defeat against the Pilgrims hasn’t deterred any of the Fratton faithful from making the near 525-mile round trip - having snapped up more than 3,500 tickets. Three points could see Mousinho’s men rise above Preston and even as high as 14th heading into the final eight games of the campaign after the upcoming international break.