A photograph capturing the passion of a Preston North End supporter during the recent derby has been licensed for publication. The image, taken by Jorge Horsted of News Images/NurPhoto, shows a fan celebrating at Deepdale during the Sky Bet Championship match against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Reuters Connect, the outlet licensing the image, made it available to media clients. The match was a 12:51 PM EDT kickoff in Preston, United Kingdom, as part of the 2026/27 Championship season. The photo is one of a series from the fixture, with timestamps ranging from 12:49 PM to 12:58 PM that afternoon.
What does the image show?
The licensed picture focuses on a Preston North End fan in a moment of celebration. It does not show the match action or the scoreline, instead framing the emotional reaction from the stands. The image file is 2789 by 1859 pixels and 2.7MB in size, categorized under Europe and Sport topics with the slug SOCCER-ENGLAND-PRE-BLA. It carries a 'NO USE FRANCE' restriction and is credited to News Images via Reuters Connect.
This visual document arrives as Preston North End seeks to build momentum. The club currently sits 24th in the Championship table with just three points from six games. Their record shows one win and five losses, with a recent form of LWLLL. They have scored six goals but conceded twelve, resulting in a minus-six goal difference.
Where does Preston stand in the league?
The early-season form presents a significant challenge. Preston finds itself eight points behind the league leaders, West Ham United. Managerial staff will be looking to address defensive frailties while also finding more consistent attacking threat. Fans can track the evolving standings as the season progresses.
Injuries have not helped the squad's consistency. Key players Ali McCann, Brad Potts, and Andrew Hughes are currently sidelined, limiting options in midfield and defense. Their absence is felt as the team navigates a difficult start. Supporters can monitor the latest team news on our dedicated injuries page.
What is next for Preston North End?
The immediate focus shifts to the next fixture. Preston will host Lincoln City at Deepdale on September 12, 2026. Lincoln currently occupies 19th place in the table, making it a key opportunity for Preston to climb from the bottom. A positive result is important to change the narrative of the season's opening weeks.
Preparations for that match will continue behind the scenes. The club will hope the passion shown by supporters in images like the one from the Blackburn game can translate into a tangible boost on the pitch. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures list. Preston North End's next Championship game is at home against 19th-placed Lincoln City on September 12.
