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Preston issue a warning to their own fans before Saints arrive at Deepdale

Preston asked their own supporters on Thursday not to abuse players. Southampton visit Deepdale at 3pm today.

By Paul Blake · Saints Marching

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Preston North End warned their fans that abuse of players and staff will not be tolerated.
Preston sit bottom of the Championship table with five points from 14 matches under manager Graham Alexander.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has demanded a victory as his team pushes toward the top of the table.

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Preston North End issued a statement warning their supporters that abuse toward players, staff, and club personnel will not be tolerated ahead of hosting Southampton at Deepdale. The club sits at the bottom of the Championship with five points from 14 matches under manager Graham Alexander, who replaced Paul Heckingbottom in September.

Southampton, managed by Tonda Eckert, travel to Deepdale seeking a win to aid their promotion push despite a four-point deduction. Preston enter the fixture following a 3-2 defeat to Sheffield United, facing midfield absences as Leo Leroy is suspended and Johnny Kenny suffered a hamstring injury.

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