The PNE squad run to celebrate after their play-off semi-final penalty shoot-out victory over Birmingham at Deepdale on May 17, 2001placeholder image
The PNE squad run to celebrate after their play-off semi-final penalty shoot-out victory over Birmingham at Deepdale on May 17, 2001 | jpimedia

Preston North End's play-off penalty shoot-out drama against Birmingham City was 19 years ago today

By Dave Seddon
Published 17th May 2020, 08:00 GMT

On May 17, 2001, Deepdale witnessed a night of high drama as Preston North End beat Birmingham City on penalties in the play-off semi-finals.

Here is a look back in pictures at a game which had a bit of everything. Enjoy!

David Healy is congratulated by Jon Macken, Iain Anderson and Graham Alexander after giving PNE the lead against Birmingham

5. Get in there

David Healy is congratulated by Jon Macken, Iain Anderson and Graham Alexander after giving PNE the lead against Birmingham | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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These PNE fans sported some good headgear for the Birmingham play-off semi-final second leg

6. Hat-tastic

These PNE fans sported some good headgear for the Birmingham play-off semi-final second leg | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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Comedian and Birmingham fan Jasper Carrot was at Deepdale to cheer his side on

7. Comedy capers

Comedian and Birmingham fan Jasper Carrot was at Deepdale to cheer his side on | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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Mark Rankine scores for PNE in stoppage-time against Birmingham to send the tie into extra-time

8. Late drama!

Mark Rankine scores for PNE in stoppage-time against Birmingham to send the tie into extra-time | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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