The last day of the season clash with Middlesbrough at Deepdale was an entertaining one, with PNE running out 4-1 winners – their biggest Championship victory of the campaign.
There was a bumper crowd of 17,691, with 5,688 Boro supporters making the trip to see if their side could make the play-offs.
North End burst that bubble with the victory, one which saw them finish in 13th place with 64 points – three more than last season.
It was Retro Day for PNE fans, with the faithful encouraged to dig out their old replica shirts and roll back the years.
Here are a selection of fans’ photos from before and during the game.
North End burst that bubble with the victory, one which saw them finish in 13th place with 64 points – three more than last season.
5. All smiles
These PNE fans look happy before kick-off and will have been delighted at full-time after the 4-1 win
Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
6. Game ready
Two PNE fans get ready to shout on their team at Deepdale
Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
7. Thumbs up!
Preston fans give the thumbs up to their team at Deepdale
Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
8. Ready for kick-off
North End supporters ahead of the Middlesbrough match
Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker