It was the Lilywhites' sixth draw in seven league games, the draw coming on the day that North End fans saluted Trevor Hemmings who died last Monday, aged 86.
Here are the PNE player ratings from the match.
1. Daniel Iversen 8
PNE’s goalkeeper made four good saves over the course of the game, rightly earning the starman plaudits. Photo: Camerasport
2. Jordan Storey 6
Solid enough but earned a rare booking in the second half. Was subbed later on as PNE sacrificed a defender to change shape. Photo: Press Association
3. Patrick Bauer 6
Cleared his lines well as North End came under the cosh in the first half, helped reduce the threat of Derby’s strikers. Photo: Rich Linley/Camerasport
4. Andrew Hughes 7
One of Preston’s better outfield players on the day, the Welshman made a number of clearances when defending the box. Photo: Rich Linley/Camerasport