Boss Heckingbottom banned for Preston's final game
Manager Paul Heckingbottom will not be on the touchline for Preston North End's decisive final Championship game of the season away to Bristol City.
Heckingbottom has been handed a two-match touchline ban, a £6,000 fine and a warning about his future conduct following his behaviour during his side's loss at Hull City on Easter Monday.
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The former Sheffield United boss admitted to acting in an improper manner and using abusive language towards a match official in the 55th minute and after the match, for which he was sent off.
The incident concerned the awarding of the first of two penalties for Hull in a match which Preston lost after leading 1-0.
Going into the game at Bristol City on Saturday, North End are 20th in the Championship, but just one point above the relegation zone.
The Lancashire club have lost their last four games and could go down if they lose at Ashton Gate and Hull and Luton Town avoid defeat against Portsmouth and West Brom respectively.
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