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!

Preston goalkeeper David Lucas and his Birmingham counterpart Ian Bennett shake hands before the penalty shoot-out

9. Goalkeepers' union

Preston goalkeeper David Lucas and his Birmingham counterpart Ian Bennett shake hands before the penalty shoot-out | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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PNE keeper David Lucas plunges to his left to save a penalty in the shoot-out

10. Dive to the left

PNE keeper David Lucas plunges to his left to save a penalty in the shoot-out | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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PNE fans pack the Bill Shankly Kop for the Birmingham game

11. Fan power

PNE fans pack the Bill Shankly Kop for the Birmingham game | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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David Healy salutes the fans after scoring his penalty in the shoot-out

12. Joy and relief in equal measure

David Healy salutes the fans after scoring his penalty in the shoot-out | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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