Norwich's run of five successive home wins in the league came to an end in surprising fashion as visitors Preston claimed a 1-0 victory.
The visitors had to soak up plenty of pressure but defended well and were good value for the victory given to them by Alex Baptiste's second half-header.
The Canaries were guilty of some terrible marking as the defender found the back of the net from a free-kick, and struggled to create at the other end, although Cameron Jerome saw an effort come back off the woodwork.
Norwich almost got off to a sensational start, with keeper Chris Maxwell needing to produce an excellent stop to keep out Jerome's fiercely-struck rising drive after just 14 seconds.
Norwich City 0-1 Preston North End
