Mitchell played in the 1922 FA Cup final and also earned one cap for the England national side in 1924.
He made his debut in a goalless draw against Lincoln City at Bloomfield Road on 20 March.
Fred Thompson stood in for three matches, before Mitchell returned to the team for the final four games.
Preston North End, playing against Huddersfield Town, lost the match 1–0, after Billy Smith scored a penalty in the 67th minute.
[2][8][9][10] The match, which was held at the Goodison Park stadium in Liverpool, was part of the 1925 British Home Championship.