Bolton midfielder Karl Henry goes into the book for a foul on Ben Pearson inside the opening two minutes.

The former QPR man will have to be careful for the rest of the match now.

And, after that floodlight issue, the whistle has been blown to start the first half at Deepdale.

Will Bolton finally register that elusive away win and climb out of the bottom three?

It's the hosts who have the first foray forward, and they're not a million miles away from creating an opening.

Jamie Allen, brought into the Burton side tonight, tries to play in Lloyd Dyer but the winger's touch is too heavy and the Brewers give the ball away.

We are under way at the Pirelli Stadium.

Can the Blades go top of the Championship?

Play will begin at Deepdale in around five minutes - they've been delayed in the north-west by a floodlight failure.

As you would expect, your BBC local radio stations are providing full commentary of both games tonight.

BBC Radio Derby and BBC Radio Sheffield have live coverage of Burton v Sheffield United, while BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Radio Manchester are the places to go to listen to Preston v Bolton.

Remember though, kick-off at Deepdale has been delayed because of a floodlight issue...

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Bolton could climb out of the relegation zone for the first time since 19 August if they win at Deepdale this evening.

Wanderers are on a five-game unbeaten run in the league - their best spell of form this season.

However, Phil Parkinson's side are one of four Championship sides yet to win away in 2017-18, alongside QPR, Millwall and Birmingham.

In fact, the Trotters are winless in 33 Championship away games stretching back to April 2015.

Perhaps this north-west derby could be the perfect occasion to break that run, especially seeing as Preston are on a four-game losing streak.

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He's been involved in 10 goals in 12 Championship starts this season, and scored all for of Sheffield United's goals in their 4-1 win over Hull - will Leon Clarke be the go-to guy again?

It won't be easy for the Blades to get the win they need to return to the top of the Championship - Burton Albion have never lost a league match against the Sheffield clubs, winning two and drawing three.

There's also the Nigel Clough factor with the Brewers boss facing his former employers, who he has got the better of in his past two meetings.

Meanwhile, we'll continue our build-up to tonight's other Championship game...

Well, just as we thought it was all going well, there's a floodlight issue at Deepdale.

The kick-off was originally delayed until 20:00 GMT, but the fourth official has just told Sky Sports that the game will start at 19:50 instead.

Here's a pic of the offending floodlight which just won't work.

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As kids, I'm pretty sure most of us football fans dream about one day being good enough to play for our country...

However every time an international break comes along, many supporters of Premier League and Championship clubs seem lost and bored - waiting for club football to return.

What takes priority for you - the club you follow or your country, and why? Use #bbcefl on Twitter to get in touch.

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Preston boss Alex Neil makes four changes to the side beaten 3-0 at Ipswich last time out.

Calum Woods, Paul Gallagher and strikers Callum Robinson and Stephy Mavididi all come into the side as Darnell Fisher, John Welsh, Daniel Johnson and Jordan Hugill drop out.

Bolton manager Phil Parkinson names an unchanged XI from the side which beat Norwich 2-1 before the international break.

Preston North End: Maxwell, Woods, Huntington, Boyle, O'Connor, Pearson, Gallagher, Barkhuizen, Browne, Robinson, Mavididi.

Bolton Wanderers: Alnwick, Little, Wheater, Beevers, Robinson, Pratley, Henry, Ameobi, Vela, Armstrong, Madine.

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Burton make two changes as they look to pull clear of the Championship drop-zone - Jamie Allen and Stephen Warnock come in for Sean Scannell and Tom Flanagan.

The headline news for Sheffield United sees goalkeeper Jamal Blackman return in place of Simon Moore.

Burton Albion: Bywater, McFadzean, Buxton, Turner, Warnock, Murphy, Allen, Palmer, Lund, Sordell, Dyer.

Sheffield United: Blackman, Carter-Vickers, Wright, O'Connell, Basham, Coutts, Fleck, Duffy, Stevens, Clarke, Sharp.

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Two weeks can feel like a very long time sometimes, can't it?

This international break was supposed to be an enthralling one, with the last World Cup spots up for grabs - but I managed to watch five goalless games in a row on TV...

But fear not, as English club action is back tonight - Sheffield United can go top of the Championship if they win at Burton, while there's a derby between Preston and Bolton to set pulses racing.

Welcome back - it feels good, doesn't it?