Preston North End manager Billy Davies leads the celebrations after the Lilywhites reach the play-off final in May 2005Preston North End manager Billy Davies leads the celebrations after the Lilywhites reach the play-off final in May 2005
Preston North End manager Billy Davies leads the celebrations after the Lilywhites reach the play-off final in May 2005

Preston North End book Millennium Stadium visit after play-off joy against Derby County in May 2005

On May 19, 2005, Preston North End reached the play-off final after seeing off Derby County over two legs in the semi-final.
By Dave Seddon
Published 19th May 2020, 15:24 BST

After a 2-0 win at Deepdale, North End travelled to Pride Park for the second leg backed by more than 4,000 supporters and held the Rams to a 0-0 draw. Here is a look back in photographs at a memorable night. Enjoy!

PNE supporters in the away end at Derby County's Pride Park ground for the play-off semi-final in May 2005

1. Flying the flag

PNE supporters in the away end at Derby County's Pride Park ground for the play-off semi-final in May 2005 Photo: PA

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Preston striker Richard Cresswell leaves a Derby player in his slipstream

2. On the run

Preston striker Richard Cresswell leaves a Derby player in his slipstream Photo: JPIMedia

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These PNE fans show their support ahead of the play-off semi-final second leg at Derby

3. C'mon lads!

These PNE fans show their support ahead of the play-off semi-final second leg at Derby Photo: JPIMedia

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PNE's Claude Davis and Brian O'Neil double up to clear a Derby attack

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PNE's Claude Davis and Brian O'Neil double up to clear a Derby attack Photo: JPIMedia

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