Preston vs Bristol City preview - Preston forward Paul Gallagher doubtful before Bristol City clash

Posted Monday, September 14, 2015 by PA

Paul Gallagher is doubtful for Preston's home clash with Bristol City in the Sky Bet Championship.

The forward was ruled out of the loss to Derby at Deepdale because of a slight groin strain and faces another race against time to make this contest.

Neither winger Kyel Reid nor forward Jordan Hugill (both knee) are ready to return having picked up problems in the Lancashire Senior Cup but new signings Eoin Doyle and Stevie May, who made their debuts off the bench at the weekend, are pushing for their first starts.

Chris Humphrey could also come into contention after only arriving back from duty with Jamaica last Friday, yet Jermaine Beckford (knee) remains a long-term absentee.

Wes Burns could miss out when Bristol City make the trip north.

The Wales Under-21 international has a thigh complaint which forced him to miss the 4-2 defeat against Birmingham and the quick turnaround may work against him.

Goalkeeper Frank Fielding, fit again following a shoulder injury, resumed duties between the posts instead of Leicester loanee Ben Hamer at the weekend but after conceding four manager Steve Cotterill may consider a change.

Defenders Liam Moore and Nathan Baker will be expected to keep their slots in the team after making their debuts as season-long loanees in the midlands.