Government restrictions during the pandemic kept the turnstiles locked but the fans were able to return for the 2021/22 season opener against Hull City.
The result didn't go the way they wanted, North End beaten 4-1 by the Tigers - the performance very poor indeed from Frankie McAvoy's men.
The attendance was 12,452, with 1,798 making the trip from Hull.
Here are a selection of photographs of PNE fans from the Championship clash.
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2. Thumbs up!
Three North End supporters give the thumbs up before the Hull game Photo: Camerasport
3. Pre-match wait
PNE fans in the Invincibles Pavilion await the arrival of the teams Photo: Camerasport
4. New shirt
This young PNE fan is wearing his new North End replica shirt Photo: Camerasport