 He scored four goals in 18 league and cup games during a three-month stay at Deepdale.Manager David Moyes went on to lead the "Lillywhites" to the Second Division title at the end of the campaign.After returning to Dundee United, Mathie scored his first goal and only at Tannadice Park on 30 January 2000, in a 4–1 defeat of Airdrieonians in the Scottish Cup.