Next up, the Lilywhites host strugglers Wycombe on Saturday afternoon, in what should be an excellent opportunity for Alex Neil's side to rack up another three points. In the meantime, here’s all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Ex-Robins boss tipped for Sunderland job
Ex-Bristol City manager Lee Johnson has been tipped as a "leading candidate" for the vacant Sunderland. However, ex-Huddersfield boss Danny Cowley is still the bookies' firm favourite for the job. (Bristol Post) Photo: George Wood
2. Hammers favourites to sign Lingard
West Ham United have been named the bookies' favourites to sign Man Utd midfielder Jesse Lingard in January. He's previously featured in the Championship on loan for the likes of Derby and Brighton. (SkyBet) Photo: MARTIN MEISSNER
3. Big money Forest signing could leave in summer
Nottingham Forest's £13.2m signing Joao Carvalho looks like he could be set to leave the club permanently at the end of the season, as his current loan club Almeria are said to have an option-to-buy clause in his deal. (The 72) Photo: George Wood
4. Warburton makes bold player claim
QPR boss Mark Warburton has claimed Celtic and Rangers-linked star Bright Osayi-Samuel is "destined for the Premier League", and stated he hopes it will be with his side should they eventually secure promotion. (West London Sport) Photo: Clive Rose