Overview
- Liam Millar struck first on 33 minutes, Akin Famewo doubled the lead on half-time, and Oli McBurnie added a third with an overhead finish.
- Yu Hirakawa debuted from the bench less than a day after joining from Bristol City and delivered the cross for McBurnie's goal.
- Preston's Milutin Osmajic was sent off in stoppage time for headbutting John Lundstram.
- Hull recorded a third consecutive away victory and cemented their standing in the Championship's top six, earning a first win at Deepdale in five years.
- Reports highlighted Deepdale's poor pitch, which Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom previously identified as a problem and a factor in home performances.