Preston North End v Tottenham: Spurs’ mission to end their 15-year trophy drought continues with a tricky FA Cup clash

TOTTENHAM continue their hunt to end a 15-year trophy drought when they take on Preston North End in the FA Cup.

Harry Kane’s superb strike recently inspired Spurs to a grueling win over Fulham after the north Londoners lost to Arsenal in the derby.

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And it was Captain Kane who helped Spurs progress to the fourth round of English football’s oldest cup competition at home to Portsmouth.

But now the north London side travel to Championship side Preston, who have recovered from a one-goal deficit to beat Huddersfield in the preliminary round.

The visitors will be brimming with confidence, however, as Preston’s last win over Spurs dates back to 1966.

When does Preston play Tottenham?

• Preston’s mesmerizing FA Cup tie against Tottenham will take place MORNING – Saturday January 28th.
• The start is scheduled for at 6pm UK time.
• Deepdale in Preston is the assigned arena for this Round 4 game and will hold approximately 23,408 supporters.
• Spurs humiliated Preston 5-1 when the side last met in the 2008 League Cup.

What TV channel is it on and can it be streamed live?

• Preston vs Tottenham will be broadcast RESIDE on BBC One In the United Kingdom.
• Coverage is expected to begin at 5:40pm UK time – 20 minutes before kick-off.
• Viewers also have the option to stream all the action on the BBC Sport website or the BBC iPlayer app.

Can I watch it for FREE?

Yes! Prston’s FA Cup match against Tottenham is FREE to watch in the UK as long as you have a valid TV license.

What’s new from the team?

Manchester City star Liam Delap will sit out this game as he has already played for Stoke in the cup.

And the striker will be joined by Troy Parrott, who is unable to play against his parent club.

Emil Riis Jakobsen and Sean Maguire are also likely to be out through injury, but Preston boss Ryan Lowe will be delighted to welcome Ben Whiteman and Brad Potts back to the group.

Elsewhere, Lucas Moura continues his recovery streak for Tottenham while Bryan Gil is in doubt.

But Antonio Conte will be tempted to use his latest recruit Arnaut Danjuma from the start.

Latest Odds

Only 90 minutes

• Preston 7/1
• Draw 4/1
• Tottenham 1/3

Qualify (incl. ET and Pen)

• Preston 4/1
• Tottenham 1/6

*Odds provided by Betfair are correct at time of publication