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.
9. Pre-match pie
These two young lads enjoy a pie before the PNE v Reading game Photo: Mick Walker/Camerasport
10. Check of the phone
A PNE fan checks his phone at Deepdale Photo: Mick Walker/Camerasport
11. Loyal fans
Two PNE supporters in the Sir Tom Finney Stand before the game Photo: Mick Walker/Camerasport
12. Having a laugh
These PNE fans were in a good mood ahead of kick-off, maybe not so afterwards.... Photo: Mick Walker/Camerasport