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 right-back Graham Alexander scores his penalty in the shoot-out against Birmingham | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

Paul McKenna after scoring the winning penalty for PNE in the shoot-out against Birmingham | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

Preston skipper Sean Gregan lifts up assistant manager Kelham O'Hanlon in celebration | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

PNE boss David Moyes celebrates the play-off victory over Birmingham at Deepdale | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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