Preston travelled to Southport where they took on thenonleague outfit and ran out winners by four clear goals. Grayson changed his starting line up from the weekend to give some of the younger players such as Hughill, Browne and Brownhill an outing.
The goals came from Highill, Little, Keane and brownhill to secure the victory. North End held firm at theback an despite tougher oponents to come have not conceded a goal in pre-season.
Preston now travel north of the border for a match against Motherwell this Friday evening.