The Lilywhites ended their play-off hoodoo by clinching promotion at the 10th time of asking through the end-of-season knockout format, doing it in some style too.
They beat Swindon Town 4-0 on May 24, 2105, Jermaine Beckford netting a hat-trick and Paul Huntington scoring.
North End were three goals to the good by half-time as their 25,000 supporters enjoyed a late afternoon under the Wembley arch.
Here we look at the PNE players on duty that day and what they are doing now.
17. Chris Humphrey
The winger was an unused sub at Wembley. Still living in Preston - he played for the PNE legends XI earlier this month, Humphrey recently left his job as Penrith Town's manager. Photo: CameraSport - Stephen White
18. Kyel Reid
The winger now plays for Cray Wanderers in the Isthmian Premier League. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
19. Simon Grayson (manager)
Simon Grayson has managed Sunderland, Bradford, Blackpool and Fleetwood since leaving PNE in July 2017. He's been linked with the Hartlepool vacancy of late. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook