Under the stewardship of interim head coach Frankie McAvoy, PNE have taken 11 points from six matches.
McAvoy has certainly given himself a good chance of landing the job on a full-time basis and is high in the betting.
It's more than five weeks since North End parted company with Alex Neil but are likely to wait until the end of the season before deciding on a permanent appointment.
Here are the latest odds for the job from Sky Bet.
5. Uwe Rosler - 8/1
The ex-Brentford, Wigan and Fleetwood boss is currently head coach of German side Fortuna Düsseldorf. Was in the running for the PNE job when Alex Neil landed it in 2017. Photo: Camaerasport
6. Joey Barton - 12/1
The Bristol Rovers boss was briefly favourite although looks very much an outside bet. Photo: Camerasport
7. Grant McCann - 16/1
The Hull City manager had his turn at the top of the betting but his odds have lengthened of late. Photo: Press Association
8. Michael Appleton - 20/1
The former PNE midfielder has been in the mix from the start but has dropped back lately. He's trying to keep Lincoln in the League One play-off race at the moment. Photo: Camerasport