Brad Potts sent a rocket into the back of the net to make the breakthrough before a cultured free kick from Ben Whiteman was followed up by a inch-perfect finish from Tom Cannon to make it three – Jerry Yates scoring for Blackpool before the end.
There was almost 19,000 in attendance at Deepdale to watch Ryan Lowe’s side run out as comfortable winners, and these are our best pictures of the day.
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Preston North End fans enjoy themselves Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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Preston North End fans arrive at Deepdale Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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Preston North End fans arrive at Deepdale Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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Preston North End fans watch on Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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Preston North End fans watch on Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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Preston North End fans celebrate Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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A young Preston North End fan watches on Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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Preston North End's Brad Potts celebrates scoring the opening goal Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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Preston North End fans enjoy themselves Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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Preston North End fans arrive at Deepdale Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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Preston North End fans arrive at Deepdale Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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Preston North End fans watch on Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd