Not since the play-offs in 2015 had the stand been divided to allow home and away supporters in.
A decent number of the North End faithful relocated to the Kop for the afternoon and it was just disappointing that their vocal backing didn't inspire a better performance from Ryan Lowe's side on the pitch.
It was a good sized crowd, with 12,817 fans passing through the turnstiles - including 332 from Reading,
Here are a selection of fans' pictures from the game.
1. All wrapped-up
Three PNE fans keep the cold out at Deepdale Photo: Mick Walker/Camerasport
2. Thumbs up
Two North End supporters ahead of kick-off at Deepdale Photo: Mick Walker/Camerasport
3. Hood up
PNE fans before the game against Reading at Deepdale Photo: Mick Walker/Camerasport
4. All smiles
All smiles before kick-off but it wasn't a great day for North End against Reading Photo: Mick Walker/Camerasport