The 2019-20 campaign was a season of soaring ambition and near-miss for Preston North End as The Lilywhites, under manager Alex Neil, mounted a genuine challenge for a coveted Championship play-off spot, ultimately finishing 9th. Leading the charge was the sensational Jamaican midfielder Daniel Johnson, whose 12 league goals and playmaking ability proved decisive, earning him the club's top scorer title. The season, which saw the team briefly top the table and generate immense excitement, was dramatically curtailed and then finished behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a bittersweet and defining chapter in the club's modern history.