 Manager Paul Simpsons believed that St Ledger could be a top right-back player.On 5 August 2006, St Ledger made his debut for Preston in a 0–0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday at centre half alongside fellow new signing Liam Chilvers and since then, St Ledger formed a partnership with Chilvers in central defense.On 9 April 2007, St Ledger scored his first goal for Preston in a 3–2 loss against Southend United.