Despite there being no fans in the stadium this season, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it's still been a classic campaign, with shock results, stunning goals and a seemingly endless stream of twists and turns consolidating the English second tier's reputation as one of the most unpredictable leagues out there.
With the campaign drawing to a close Preston will already be looking at potential new recruits for the summer transfer window, as they look to strengthen their side and improve ahead of next season.
Throughout this season, we've kept an eye on stats experts FiveThirtyEight's intriguing final table predictions, which have covered the title race, relegation and promotion. Here's a look the final 2020/21 Championship table has been tipped to look, and where Preston will finish ahead of the campaign being wrapped up this weekend:
9. 9th - QPR
The Hoops hang on to ninth place, achieving their highest finish since they got promoted back in 2014. They'll need to work hard to hold on to star men Robert Dickie and Lyndon Dikes this summer. Photo: Clive Rose
10. 10th - Middlesbrough
Neil Warnock admitted he was resigned to the fact his side wouldn't make the play-offs some weeks ago, but they're still on track to secure a decent top-half finish. They'll be on the hunt for a top quality striker or two this summer. Photo: Stu Forster
11. 11th - Luton Town
The Hatters have been tipped to leapfrog Millwall up into 11th on the final day of the season. Luton are doing a fine job of establishing themselves as a second-tier side, following their back-to-back promotions between 2017 and 2019. Photo: Richard Heathcote
12. 12th - Millwall
Millwall look set to drop one place this weekend, when they wrap up their season away to Coventry City. Defensive duo Shaun Hutchinson and Jake Cooper have been their star men this season. Photo: Justin Setterfield