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.
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21. 21st: Hull City
Prediction: Poor recent form and fan predictions suggest relegation danger, though they may just survive. | Getty Images
22. 22nd: Oxford United
Prediction: Their defensive issues and lack of Championship experience could see them relegated. | Getty Images
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23. 23rd: PNE
Prediction: Their high draw count and lack of attacking flair make them vulnerable to relegation. | Getty Images
24. 24th: Charlton Athletic
Prediction: The weakest of the promoted sides, with a leaky defence and weak attack, likely to finish bottom. | Getty Images