No new injuries were suffered in the first week of pre-season and save for the long term injuries to Nowland and Ormerod, Paul Simpson seems to have a full set of players to pick from.
Andy Lonergan has rejoined the squad after a long time out injured and is looking forward to challenging Carlo Nash for the number one jersey who was immaculate all last season.
Preston's main weakness last year was with the forward line and it is expected that youngster Warren Beattie may play at some point during tomorrow's clash.
Alexander is set to continue as the club captain, a role which he took over from Chris Luketti who left the club last season.