Roberto Di Matteo's side were also looking to avoid suffering further defeat having lost their last two. In hindsight, a draw would have been the most sensible prediction heading into this game with both teams seemingly cancelling each other out.
Neither side were able to break the deadlock and in the end a goalless draw was a fair reflection of the game.
Mellor was hell bent on getting himself back on the score sheet after narrowly missing out against Reading on Tuesday. Unfortunately for the former Liverpool man he was unable to catch out the former England international Scot Carson in the Baggies' goal.
Former Albion man Richard Chaplow kept his place in the starting eleven despite being taken off at half-time in the defeat to Reading.
The Deepdale faithful were keen to show their support about towards keeping the National Football Museum in Preston.
Full back Billy Jones rose above everybody else but was unable to guide the ball past Scot Carson.
Alan Irvine shows his displeasure at another chance squandered.
RIght at the death Andy Lonergan ensures a point for North End after parrying the ball away low down to his left.
