The 2006-07 campaign delivered a season of soaring hope for Preston North End as The Lilywhites finished a spectacular 7th in the Championship, narrowly missing the play-offs by a single point. Leading the charge was their young, prolific striker David Nugent, whose 15 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on a strong start that saw them top the table in December, their highest league place in 55 years. It was a thrilling year that marked their closest attempt yet to return to the top flight and remains a defining chapter of a memorable era at Deepdale.