Preston V Ipswich at Deepdale : Match Preview

Preston V Ipswich - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live.Beckford unlikely to returnJermaine Beckford once again remains Preston's biggest injury concern ahead of Ipswich's visit to Deepdale.The striker has not played a competitive game for North End since signing permanently over the summer after sustaining a pre-season knock which manager Simon Grayson is hopeful he can shake off soon.Fellow forward Jordan Hugill will serve the second match of a three-game suspension he accrued having been sent off as a substitute in the win over MK Dons last weekend.Forward Paul Gallagher (groin) and full-back Marnick Vermijl both played at Rotherham in midweek following injuries and came through unscathed.Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy could be forced to change a winning side.Midfielder Ryan Fraser (knee) hobbled off during the midweek 2-0 win over Burnley at Portman Road and will be assessed, as will forward Darryl Murphy (calf).Full-back Jonathan Parr is closing in on match fitness following a thigh injury, having scored for the Under-21s side against Coventry and so could come in for Luke Chambers, who has been deputising so far.Striker David McGoldrick, who extended his contract on Thursday, staked his claim for a place in the starting XI after coming off the bench to net a late goal against the Clarets. Midfielder Teddy Bishop (hamstring) remains a doubt.

Source: PAR