There was plenty going on at Deepdale in the 2021/22 season but ultimately they didn’t really trouble the upper or lower places in the table.
Frankie McAvoy started the campaign as head coach before his sacking in December saw Ryan Lowe step in as manager.
There was an improvement under Lowe but he recognises much work needs to be done this summer to turn North End into a side challenging for the play-offs.
Here are the PNE player ratings for the season for those who started a minimum of four Championship matches.
13. Liam Lindsay 5
Two red cards in three appearances rather blotted his copybook this season. The defender had some decent games, marking Mitrovic well in the home game against Fulham and played well in the final two games. Rating: 5 Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
14. Sean Maguire 5
Strikers are judged on goals and the Irishman only managed two, against Cheltenham in the Carabao Cup and Cardiff in the league. His build-up play has been tidy, with others benefiting from that. But he needs to offer more of a goal threat. Rating: 5 Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
15. Brad Potts 7
A player rejuvenated under Ryan Lowe after being switched to right wing-back. January 3 was the day his season effectively started, with him playing his new role and scoring a cracker at Stoke. Excellent work rate. Rating: 7 Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
16. Emil Riis 8
The Dane scored 21 goals this season, 17 of them in the Championship. That's a decent return in a mid-table side and a handful more could help North End push on. Had a habit of popping up with a late goal. Rating: 8 Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker