Next up, the Lilywhites will look to bounce back in midweek, when they take on high-flyers Reading at the Madejski Stadium on Wednesday evening. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. QPR eye ex-Arsenal midfielder
QPR have been linked with a move for VfL Bochum midfielder Thomas Eisfeld. The 27-year-old has previously been on the books at Arsenal and Fulham, but only made two senior appearances for the latter. (Sport Witness) Photo: Jamie McDonald
6. New contenders emerge for Leeds-linked ace
Leeds United's hopes of signing Reading midfielder Michael Olise look to have been dealt a blow, with the likes of Liverpool and Man City now targeting the highly-rated teenage star. (Team Talk) Photo: Clive Brunskill
7. Blues could swoop or ex-Forest defender
Chelsea have been linked with a shock £7m move for ex-Nottingham Forest defender Anel Ahmedhodzic. He's been making a name for himself back at his boyhood club Malmo. (Daily Mail) Photo: RONNY HARTMANN
8. Ex-Owl could leave for nothing
Bristol City's Jack Hunt has revealed he's still had no talks with the Robins over extending his contract, despite his deal expiring in the summer. He's been with them since leaving Sheffield Wednesday in 2018. (Bristol Post) Photo: Stu Forster