Rovers are in Lancashire derby action this weekend when they host Preston.
From likely line-ups to the referee and the odds, all you need to know can be found below.
Key battle
Sam Gallagher was a thorn in Preston’s side, having a big hand in helping Rovers go 2-0 up at Deepdale in October. Ben Davies wasn’t playing on that day, and will look to shore up the North End backline.
Last meeting
Rovers were 2-0 up inside 10 minutes, before the visitors hit back with three unanswered second half goals. Gallagher had Rovers ahead, before a Declan Rudd own goal doubled the advantage. Tom Barkhuizen scored twice as Preston hit back to win.
Referee
James Linington
Likely line-ups
Rovers: Christian Walton, Ryan Nyambe, Darragh Lenihan, Tosin Adarabioyo, Derrick Williams, Stewart Downing, Corry Evans, Lewis Travis, Joe Rothwell, Adam Armstrong, Sam Gallagher
Preston: Declan Rudd, Darnell Fisher, Paul Huntingdon, Ben Davies, Andrew Hughes, Ben Pearson, Paul Gallagher, Alan Browne, Tom Barkhuizen, Billy Bodin, Jayden Stockley
Odds
Rovers are 7/5, making them slight favourites, with Preston priced at 9/5 to continue their winning run in this fixture. The draw is 23/10. A 2-1 Rovers win is chalked up at 9/1.
Championship fixtures
Brentford v QPR (12.30)
Barnsley v Huddersfield
Charlton v West Brom
Hull v West Brom
Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday
Luton v Birmingham
Middlesbrough v Derby
Reading v Nottingham Forest
Stoke v Millwall
Wigan v Bristol City
Cardiff v Swansea (SUN)
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