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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13. Club colours
These PNE fans wear their North End coats as the rain came down on the opening day. Photo: Camerasport
14. Ready for them match
It was smiles before kick-off but probably not at the final whistle for these two PNE supporters. Photo: Camerasport
15. Happy to be back
Fans were back inside Deepdale on Saturday for the first time since March 2020 Photo: Camerasport