Preston XI vs Leicester City – Predicted lineup and team news

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·3 avril 2026

Preston XI vs Leicester City – Predicted lineup and team news

Preston North End travel to the King Power Stadium today, aiming to complete their first league double over Leicester City in 68 years.

The Lilywhites sit comfortably in mid-table under manager Paul Heckingbottom, who oversaw a dominant 3-1 win over Stoke City last time out. Preston are looking for consecutive league victories for the first time since January. Despite their recent away struggles, they will look to exploit a Leicester side that has lost five of its last six home fixtures.

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Preston North End team news

Paul Heckingbottom manages a squad thinned by a few key midfield and attacking absentees. Alistair McCann is definitely ruled out today after sustaining an ankle injury. In addition, winter arrival Callum Lang remains in the treatment room with a shoulder problem.

Notably, Alfie Devine remains the primary attacking threat, having scored twice in the victory over Stoke. The manager is expected to stick with a three-man defensive system to counteract Leicester’s pace on the flanks.

Daniel Iversen will start in goal against his former club. The back three will likely feature Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, and Andrew Hughes. In midfield, Ben Whiteman will partner Andrew Moran to control the tempo.

Alfie Devine and Lewis Dobbin will provide the creative support for Milutin Osmajic. Statistically, Preston have won 18% of their matches with a clean sheet this season. They will need that defensive discipline to secure their first win at the King Power since 2009.