It is the first meeting between the sides at Deepdale since August 2013 and the first in the league since 2010.
Here we are look at some past meetings which put a smile on the faces of North End supporters.
1. FA Cup delight for North End
Preston North End beat Blackpool 2-1 at Deepdale in the second round of the FA Cup in December 1982 Photo: Staff
2. Rare joy in re-election season
PNE beat Blackpool 2-1 at Deepdale in the first round, first leg of the League Cup. They then won the away leg 3-1 at Bloomfield Road Photo: LEP Staff
3. Win on the plastic
Early in the 1986/87 promotion season, PNE beat Blackpool 2-1 in the League Cup, drawing the second leg 0-0 Photo: LEP Staff
4. Christmas victory
Gary Swann and Gary Brazil scored as PNE came from a goal down to win 2-1 against Blackpool at Deepdale on Boxing Day, 1987 Photo: LEP staff
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