Preston North End currently play their football in the Championship and are nicknamed the Lilywhites. Their current manager is Alan Irvine. Preston play their home games at Deepdale which has a capacity of approximately 24,500. They have won the FA Cup five times.

Preston North End last won the FA Cup in 1964. In recent years they have been one of the leading teams in the championship. they have reached the playoffs three times in 2001, 2005 and 2006. In 2005 they reached the final but were beaten by West Ham United.