Preston North End v Blackpool - Deepdale memories from down the years

Preston North End and Blackpool go head-to-head this evening.

By Dave Seddon

Tuesday, 5th April 2022, 8:00 am

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.

5. Paddy power at Deepdale

Mark Patterson scored his first goal in a PNE shirt as Preston beat Blackpool 1-0 at Deepdale in September 1988

Photo: LEP staff

PNE beat Blackpool 1-0 at Deepdale in November 1994, Mike Conroy settling the FA Cup first round tie with a header

Photo: LEP staff

Gary Bennett, described as 'goals on leg's by PNE manager Gary Peters, came off the bench to score twice in a 3-0 win over Blackpool in December 1996

Photo: IAN ROBINSON

Gary Bennett heads his second and PNE third's goal against Blackpool at Deepdale in December 1996

Photo: IAN ROBINSON