Competition: FA Cup
Market: Preston win
Odds: 19/20 @ 1xBet
Two bitter locals who will turn their attention back to FA Cup duties on Friday night, Preston will welcome Wigan to Deepdale.
Starting with the hosts, at the heart of a Championship relegation scrap last season and only just clinging to their second-tier status, Preston were simply hoping for smoother sailing this time around. However, embarking on what has become a sensational run of form, Paul Heckinbottom’s side remarkably sit fourth in the Championship table and they are within touching distance of finding a route into the automatic promotion spots. With the mood around Deepdale at a red-hot high, the former Sheffield United boss has seen his squad gain a string of plaudits from up and down the country. Last seen putting in another eye-catching display as they secured a 2-0 victory away at Bristol City, Preston will be looking to lay down another marker here. Getting the New Year underway with a 3-0 romp against Sheffield Wednesday, Friday’s hosts have suffered just a single loss from any of their previous 10 consecutive showdowns against Championship opposition – a purple patch that stems all the way back to November 21st.
As for the visitors, enduring what has become another League One struggle this season, many around the Brick Community Stadium are looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap. Currently holding just a three-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, Ryan Lowe’s side have once again come under serious scrutiny. Last seen putting in another toothless display as they slumped to a 1-0 loss away at Wigan, the Latics have recorded just a single win from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes. Pencilled in as a real underdog contender when they travel to their bitter local rivals this weekend, Wigan have gained a reputation for their extended issues on the road. In fact, Friday’s guests have recorded just a pair of away wins across all competitions since way back in April 2025. It should also be noted, Lowe’s men have lost all of their last four consecutive trips to Deepdale by an aggregate score of 10-1.
Bet: Preston 19/20 to beat Wigan in Friday’s FA Cup tie @ 1xBet
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