The comprehensive list of players at risk of facing a one-game suspension in the Championship is now available. On Friday night, Preston North End is set to take on Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park in a Lancashire Derby.
In a derby match, it’s customary to see players going all out with their tackles, demonstrating their commitment to the fans by putting their bodies on the line. While not every derby turns into a red card extravaganza, players often get caught up in the intense emotions. This Friday’s match is the last one before the November international break, marking the 16th game of the current campaign.
The 19-game mark is a pivotal point in the season, as it’s the juncture where players at risk of a one-game suspension are granted some leniency. Following the break, North End will face Cardiff City, followed by an away match against Middlesbrough, and then a clash with QPR. This means that the four players currently holding four yellow cards need to be cautious to avoid a ban, while those with three yellow cards must prevent accumulating more in a short timeframe.
The festive cluster of fixtures follows the recent international games, leading to the question of which other teams in the division are on the verge of losing key players in the upcoming weeks. Notably, some of the league’s heavyweights like Ipswich Town and Leicester City are facing a similar conundrum.
According to the information provided by TransferMarkt, here’s the list of players who are in jeopardy of serving a suspension if they receive a yellow card this weekend or in their forthcoming matches.