Though Ryan Lowe’s side had the chances to win the game, they could not find the breakthrough and were left hanging on after Ched Evans’ 80th minute red card.
Here’s how we rated the players on the day...
9. Robbie Brady - 6
Showed some good signs of things to come with his delivery but with North End's quality lacking it is hard for him to punch passes in and run off them as he likes to do. His own passing was a bit wayward at times as Preston looked to play out. Photo: CameraSport - Stephen White
10. Emil Riis - 6
Showed the best piece of quality in the game to set Troy Parrott away in the first half but should have scored on the follow up. Was not in the game loads but still got a couple of chances which is a good thing, not taking them, not so much. Photo: CameraSport - Stephen White
11. Troy Parrott - 6
Like Riis he had little to go off in the game but still found a couple of chances for himself. He will kick himself for not scoring when one on one but more chances should come his way. Photo: CameraSport - Stephen White
12. Ben Woodburn - 7
Looked bright after coming on from the bench, stood out with a crisp first touch and accurate passes. Wanted a little too much time to shoot so might need to be a little more ruthless. Photo: CameraSport - Stephen White