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:
17. 7th - Coventry City
They've managed to secure survival after getting promoted to the Championship for the first time in eight years last season, and will be rewarded with their return to playing football at the Ricoh Arena next season with fans (hopefully) back in attendance. Photo: Alex Livesey
18. 18th - Birmingham City
Birmingham City don't budge either, and look set to hang onto 18th place. They sold Jude Bellingham for £25m last summer, and it'll be fascinating to see whether they look to splash some cash when the transfer window opens again. Photo: Nathan Stirk
19. 19th - Bristol City
Despite a fairly dismal start to his short-term contract with the Robins, Nigel Pearson managed to land himself a three-year deal. This was celebrated with a 4-1 thrashing at Millwall - their third loss in a row - last weekend. Photo: Paul Harding
20. 20th - Huddersfield Town
The Terriers kept the faith with manager Carlos Corberan through thick and thin this season, and they'll be hopeful their investment in the long-term project will be rewarded with a much better showing in the 2021/22 campaign. Photo: Matthew Lewis