There's a little-known phenomenon called "the Deepdale experience” which describes the friendly, welcoming and high-energy atmosphere unique to Preston. Their home fans are energetic and maybe a little rowdy, just like all passionate sports fans, but it all adds up to a fun and tangible vibe in the stadium, as opposed to the aggressive, or even threatening, presence felt at many other football grounds.

Preston FC are known as a tough tackling team and its always a test for opposing teams to play at Deepdale. The fans will always get behind their team and cheer on every full blooded challenge from their favorite players. This ramps the atmosphere up at the stadium and it is always a passionate one! The most rowdy home fans are directly opposite the away fans as well meaning there is always a good give and take between the fans.

Preston has always been a tricky place for teams to go and play - no matter how good they are, they know that they will be in for a test on and off the pitch. The touch tackling mentality has seeped into the stands and the fans will always be up for a game and create a fun yet hostile environment. The fact that the home and away fans stare at each other over the pitch also helps to ramp up the atmosphere as they often get into banter!