For a look back at some of PNE's memorable - and not so memorable - visits to Wigan down the years, scroll through our photo gallery.
1. Last day joy for PNE
Alan Gowling scores Preston's winner against Wigan at Springfield Park on the final day of the 1982/83 season Photo: JPIMedia
2. Police horses and an ice cream van....
The away end was lively when PNE visited Springfield Park in May 1983 - and you could buy an ice cream from the van at the back of the terrace Photo: JPIMedia
3. In the dug out
PNE manager Gary Peters talks to assistant David Moyes, while physio Mick Rathbone has a standing view from the dug out at Springfield Park in 1997 Photo: JPIMedia
4. Cup battle
PNE won 3-2 against Wigan at Springfield in the first round, first leg of the Coca-Cola Cup in August 1996 Photo: JPIMedia