Planning is already well underway behind the scenes at Deepdale as Paul Heckingbottom prepares for his first summer transfer window in charge.
There will be some familiar trips to the likes of Middlesbrough, Stoke City, Derby County, Sheffield Wednesday and more, while Leicester City, Charlton Athletic, Wrexham, Ipswich Town, Wrexham and Southampton are back in the calendar.
The Lilywhites have signed Jordan Thompson and Daniel Iversen as they look to improve on their 20th-placed finish last term.
But where could PNE finish?
Well, we’ve taken to the world of AI, specifically X’s Grok tool, to predict the final 2025-26 Championship standings. Here where North End are expected to end the campaign.
17. 17th: Blackburn Rovers
Prediction: Tipped to drop to the bottom half due to financial constraints compared to relegated teams. | Getty Images
18. 18th: Millwall
Prediction: A gritty side, likely to stay up but not challenge higher. | Getty Images
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19. 19th: QPR
Prediction: Expected to avoid relegation but remain in the lower half. | Getty Images
20. 20th: Sheffield Wednesday
Prediction: Predicted to finish just above the relegation zone, with a mid-table finish possible but not guaranteed. | Getty Images