It was a disappointing Lancashire derby defeat for PNE on Friday evening, with Paul Heckingbottom’s men falling to a 2-1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers at Deepdale.
It represented the Lilywhites’ first loss in five Championship matches following an impressive run of form, but still remain in the play-off picture.
Despite their frustrations against Rovers last time out, North End have the opportunity to bounce straight back and make the trip to Vicarage Road this evening to face Watford.
With PNE currently sat fifth in the table heading into the latest round of action, we’ve taken to football statistics website Opta, who have used their data to predicted where Paul Heckinbottom’s men could finish in the Championship this season.
Here’s how the final table could look at the end of the campaign - as well as the Lilywhites’ play-off chances.
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1. Predicted final Championship table
Where PNE are predicted to finish in the Championship this season. | CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts
