BBC Radio Lancashire's Andy Bayes takes a look at Preston North End's downward spiral and why it's got boss Paul Heckingbottom talking about survival.

Preston North End midfielder Jordan Thompson has been handed a three-match ban after an incident where a bottle he kicked struck a Norwich City fan. The incident happened following Thompson’s substitution in the 2-0 defeat to Norwich City on Saturday (14 March).

PNE - Preston North End have endured a dismal 2026, but amid their slide down the table, Paul Heckingbottom has called for realism.

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City and Preston North End at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Wednesday night; Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Brandon Thomas-Asante and a Matt Grimes penalty seal Sky Blues win.

Match report and player ratings from the Canaries 2-0 Championship win against Preston North End at Carrow Road.

Here are the key stats for Norwich City v Preston North End.

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Preston North End at Carrow Road on Saturday; Ali Ahmed and Kenny McLean seal a comfortable win for Philippe Clements Canaries.

Ex-Preston North End man Adam Barton has been appointed player-manager of National League North side Curzon Ashton. The 35-year-old will take charge at the Tameside Stadium following a five-year playing spell - which will continue alongside his managerial duties.