Portsmouth are back in the Championship after 12 long years, and for Preston North End it means a first meeting with the Fratton Park club since March 2013.
A lot has happened at both clubs, to say the least, since that Deepdale encounter. It finished 1-1 in Lancashire, with Jed Wallace breaking the deadlock for the visitors after just three minutes. But, Simon Grayson’s side battled back and salvaged a point.
Here, we take a look at what the PNE men that day are up to now - Pompey fans might recognise one of North End’s players...
9. Lee Holmes
Holmes is now the co-owner of construction company Holmewood Homes Ltd. | CameraSport - Stephen White
10. Joe Garner
Garner will be back for pre-season at Oldham Athletic soon. If you haven't read our recent interview with the PNE legend, be sure to check it out.
11. Will Hayhurst
Hayhurst, 30, plays for Curzon Ashton. He signed there in the summer of 2022. | Getty Images