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On Loan Argentinian Sixto Peralta say Town should play positively as they seek to dig themselves out of the relgation zone. Peralta is set to return to the side at Blackburn after missing out in the last two matches with a thigh strain.
Town's play-off hopes took a knock as the Blues failed to break down a staunch Stoke City defence at Portman Road. Despite having the vast majority of the game, as so often in the past, an extensive visiting defence proved impassable.
Town boss George Burley has vowed to make changes when the Blues line-up against Leeds on Wednesday. The Town manager has a couple of injury worries, but his main concern must be the level of performance against Southampton on Saturday, for Burley, the worst at Portman Road this season.
Chris Makin is still Town's main doubt ahead of Saturday's sell-out clash with Southampton. Makin has so far failed to overcome a foot injury and could miss only his second league game this season.
Second half goals from Tommy Miller and Ian Westlake, his third in three games, were enough give Town a win against Preston North End. The visitors put up a dogged defence until Miller's close range effort on 71, Westlake netting his goal in injury time.