The result leaves Preston sitting in 16th place in the table, now a solid 13 points clear of the relegation zone with six matches to go - although Rotherham United's four games in hand over some teams, including the Lilywhites, does complicate things a little.
Speaking after the big win, Preston's interim head coach Frankie McAvoy revealed that he's looking to present a calmer persona on the touchline, and claimed: “That is something where I need get a wee bit more composure. I tried to be calmer in the Norwich game and I felt it was a bit of a learning curve.
“I do need to calm down at times, not get as involved as I was doing. When you’re down there on the touchline you just want the best for your side and want them to win.”
Preston return to action this weekend, when they round off a trio of matches against teams pushing for promotion with a clash against Thomas Frank's Brentford - who are without a win in four games - at Deepdale.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Preston North End and the rest of the Championship, as the build-up to the action to this weekend's action continues:
5. Rams on brink of takeover
Derby County's long-awaited takeover looks to be on the brink of going through, following the news that owner Mel Morris has agreed to sell the club to No Limits Sports Limited. The sale must now be cleared by the EFL's Owners and Directors Test. (BBC Sport) Photo: Alex Pantling
6. Boro land two England matches
Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium has been chosen as the venue for England's Euro 2020 warm-up matches against Romania and Austria in June. Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate managed Boro for over 150 games back in the '00s. (Club website) Photo: George Wood
7. Hatters winger reveals Serie A snub
Luton Town winger Tom Ince has revealed he turned down offers to join the likes of Inter and Monaco earlier in his career, and suggested it was more difficult for British players to move abroad then than it is now - citing Borussia Dortmund as an example. (The Athletic) Photo: Julian Finney
8. Bees striker reveals Celtic interest
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has revealed he's aiming to be an "established Premier League player" within the three years, and that he came close to joining Celtic before being snapped up by the Bees last summer. (FourFourTwo) Photo: Justin Setterfield