Preston – Portsmouth

Preston host Portsmouth in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides. Sitting 23rd with just three points from one win and six defeats, Preston will be desperate to turn a disastrous 6‑13 goal record around. Portsmouth, meanwhile, sit in 18th place on seven points after two victories, a draw and three losses, and have already out‑scored their opponents 7‑8 this season. The two teams have already met twice this campaign, each taking a point, so the fixture offers a chance for Portsmouth to widen the gap and for Preston to claw back from the bottom of the table.