12 Preston North End games at Christmas: The best of the Lilywhites' Boxing Day matches from down the years

In the mood for some festive football when Hull City visit Deepdale on Boxing Day?

We've taken a look through our archives at some of Preston North End's most memorable Christmas fixtures from down the years.

PNE get the better of Blackpoolplaceholder image
PNE get the better of Blackpool
Alex Bruce (2), Mike Elwiss, Gordon Coleman got the goals in this Christmas meeting with the Shakers in the old Division Threeplaceholder image
Alex Bruce (2), Mike Elwiss, Gordon Coleman got the goals in this Christmas meeting with the Shakers in the old Division Three
Two games in two days over Christmas! PNE drew 0-0 at Blackburn, pictured, and then just 24 hours later were held 2-2 by Notts County at Deepdaleplaceholder image
Two games in two days over Christmas! PNE drew 0-0 at Blackburn, pictured, and then just 24 hours later were held 2-2 by Notts County at Deepdale
PNE came back from 1-0 down to win with goals from Gary Swann, pictured, and Gary Brazilplaceholder image
PNE came back from 1-0 down to win with goals from Gary Swann, pictured, and Gary Brazil
Adrian Hughes, Tony Ellis, pictured, and Warren Joyce got the goals to see off Wanderers at Deepdaleplaceholder image
Adrian Hughes, Tony Ellis, pictured, and Warren Joyce got the goals to see off Wanderers at Deepdale
This Boxing Day clash is famous for PNE turning up without their shirts and having to borrow some from Crewe. Ian Bogie is pictured scoring for North Endplaceholder image
This Boxing Day clash is famous for PNE turning up without their shirts and having to borrow some from Crewe. Ian Bogie is pictured scoring for North End
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