Manager Alex Neil pulled no punches in his post-match analysis of his side's performance, and claimed: "It was a rubbish game, what I expected us to do was get a point and go back up the road.
"We scored a great goal and triggered the press well in the first half and for the first 20 minutes were the better side. Then they came into it before half-time. The first part of the second half was just scrappy, that would be the best way to describe it.
"The biggest difference as the game went on was that they were turning the ball forward and getting behind us but when we turned the ball we were leaving it short and their centre-backs were in control of the situation.
"Their second goal was horrific from our point of view."
Next up, Preston will look to bounce back from their defeat this weekend, when they host promotion-chasing Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Preston North End and the rest of the Championship, ahead of the remaining midweek action:
1. Solanke set for Cherries return
Bournemouth have been handed a boost ahead of their clash against Bristol City, with Dominic Solanke set to return from injury. The former, who has scored ten times this season, has missed the last five games with an ankle problem. (Club website) Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
2. Boro-linked defender set to leave Villa
Middlesbrough-linked defender Frederic Guilbert looks set to leave Aston Villa this summer, with his side looking to keep Ahmed Elmohamady on the books instead. Guilbert is currently out on loan with RC Strasbourg. (Football Insider) Photo: FREDERICK FLORIN
3. Toffees favourites to land Aarons
Everton have been named as the bookies firm favourite to sign Norwich City's Max Aarons this summer, ahead of Spurs, Man Utd and Bayern Munich this summer. He's expected to be sold regardless of whether the Canaries secure promotion. (SkyBet) Photo: KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH
4. Rovers man set for MLS switch
Blackburn Rovers ace Derrick Williams is believed to be closing in on a shock exit from the club, with MLS side LA Galaxy swooping in for the 28-year-old. He'll be there in time to begin for the new season, which starts next month. (The 72) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall