The 2022-23 campaign delivered a solid, mid-table finish for Preston North End as The Lilywhites secured 12th place in the Championship. Leading the charge was veteran centre-forward Ched Evans, whose 9 goals were crucial in a campaign built on a historically strong defensive start. The season was characterized by early promise and a push to make Deepdale a fortress, providing a steady base for the emergence of loan talents like Thomas Cannon and Álvaro Carreras.