Here is a look back in pictures at some of the final day games - good and bad - which the Lilywhites have been involved in down the years.
9. In you go
Sean St Ledger heads Preston's winner against QPR in May 2009 to book a play-off place Photo: Iain Lynn
10. Local boy on target
Ingol lad Jamie Proctor scored for PNE in a 3-1 win over Watford on the last day of the 2010/11 season - North End were already relegated Photo: JPIMedia
11. South coast defeat
PNE were beaten by Bournemouth 1-0 on the last day of the 2011/12 season when Graham Westley was in charge Photo: Camerasport
12. Last day defeat
PNE lost 2-1 to Crewe at Gresty Road on the last day of the 2013/14 season and slipped to fifth place which meant they had to face Rotherham in the play-offs Photo: Camerasport