The fans had been frsutrated all season by dropped points at home but int he last few weeks of the season Preston have started putting teams to the sword with some impressive scorelines although too little too late for a top two spot.
North End started confidently against a mid-table Gillingham side. The first goal came courtesy of a great team passing move that was finished off by Welsh in the box. Before the ball hit the net it was worked from back to front in a neat move before the skipper slotted home.
In recent weeks Preston have allowed the visitors back intot he game before the break and Saturday was no different as Mcdonald capitalised on some sloppy play to equalise for the Gills.
The Whites managed to re-take the lead in the second half when Gallagher sweetly curled a ball into the bottom corner - similar to his free kick in the last home game.
The scoring was finished by Kilkenny as he slotted home a cross with his first touch as a substitute from close range. The win moved Preston into third spot thanks to Rotherham dropping points at MK Dons.
North End sit two points above both Rotherham and Leyton Orient. They still require a win on the last game away at Crewe to confirm third spot as both sides below could still overtake Preston if they do not pick up full points.
As the picture stands at present Preston would play Peterborough in the play offs with the first leg away at London Road but that could change come 5pm on Saturday evening.