The result leaves the Lilywhites lying in 16th place in the table, but they're still comfortably clear of the relegation zone - twelve points as it stands - with just five matches of the season left to play.
Speaking after the defeat, Preston's interim head coach Frankie McAvoy opened up on the reason's behind the result, and claimed: “It is clear we are better in a 3-5-2.
“When I went to a back four I didn’t think it served us well enough, we didn’t deal with the stuff thrown at us. Individually and collectively as a group, we didn’t defend anywhere near as well as we had done against Swansea last week.
“You get the plaudits when things work out for you and you get criticised when they don’t, I’m fine with that. I accept that criticism will come my way because I changed it during the game.”
Next up, Preston will look to bounce back this Saturday, when they take on Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Preston North End and the rest of the Championship, as the reaction to last weekend's action continues:
“When I went to a back four I didn’t think it served us well enough, we didn’t deal with the stuff thrown at us. Individually and collectively as a group, we didn’t defend anywhere near as well as we had done against Swansea last week.
5. Potters could lose Powell
Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill has suggested that the Potters may be unable to offer key player Nick Powell a new deal, due to a number of players already on high wages. Their highest earner is said to be on £70k-per-week. (Stoke Sentinel) Photo: Gareth Copley
6. Championship games postponed next weekend
The EFL have announced that next Saturday's 3PM kick-offs will be rescheduled, in order to prevent a clash with the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Phillip, who passed away last Friday. (Sky Sports) Photo: Michael Regan
7. Villa urged to sign Canaries star
Football pundit Lee Hendry has urged his former club Aston Villa to sign Norwich City's Emi Buendia this summer, suggesting he'd be a better investment than signing loanee Ross Barkley permanently from Chelsea (Transfer Tavern) Photo: Stephen Pond
8. Palace keen on £40m man
Crystal Palace look set to reignite their interest in Watford sensation Ismaila Sarr this summer. The £40m man remained with the Hornets despite their relegation last season, and has netted 12 goals in the 2020/21 campaign thus far. (Football League World) Photo: Richard Heathcote