Republic of Ireland midfielder James McClean reacts after being sent off against Wales in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
Republic of Ireland and Wales play out drab goalless stalemate in Nations League
James McClean was dismissed late on for a second bookable offence but the visitors could not take advantage.
Oct 11, 15:28
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Five Republic of Ireland players out of Wales game following coronavirus case
The Football Association of Ireland have confirmed one unnamed player tested positive on Friday.
Oct 11, 11:42
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny "really felt" for unavailable duo Aaron Connolly, Adam Idah
The pair had been sitting too close to a member of staff who later tested positive for coronavirus on the flight to Bratislava.
Oct 10, 23:02
David McGoldrick in action for Sheffield United on September 14, 2019
Eight players who could be the answer to Ireland's goalscoring troubles
Ireland have struggled for goals ever since Robbie Keane's retirement.
Oct 9, 15:04
Republic of Ireland's Matthew Doherty is consoled by Robbie Brady and Shane Long following the Euro 2020 qualification playoff defeat to Slovakia on October 8, 2020
Five talking points from the Republic of Ireland's Euro playoff heartbreak
Stephen Kenny's men went out on penalties in Bratislava.
Oct 9, 11:52
Wales youngster Neco Williams celebrates scoring the winner against Bulgaria on September 6, 2020
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Oct 9, 10:34
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny explains Aaron Connolly, Adam Idah withdrawals
Alan Browne and Matt Doherty missed from the spot in Bratislava.
Oct 9, 07:40
Republic of Ireland's Matthew Doherty is consoled by Robbie Brady and Shane Long following the Euro 2020 qualification playoff defeat to Slovakia on October 8, 2020
Stephen Kenny hails "phenomenal" Republic of Ireland workrate in Slovakia loss
Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah were withdrawn at the last minute.
Oct 9, 07:31
Republic of Ireland's Matthew Doherty is consoled by Robbie Brady and Shane Long following the Euro 2020 qualification playoff defeat to Slovakia on October 8, 2020
Republic of Ireland lose Euro 2020 playoff to Slovakia on penalties
Stephen Kenny's men were denied by an upright in extra-time.
Oct 8, 22:06
Stoke City's Lee Gregory celebrates scoring against Preston North End on September 26, 2020
Lee Gregory fires Stoke to victory at 10-man Preston
Tom Barkhuizen sees red for North End at Deepdale.
Sep 26, 16:16
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
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Sep 24, 15:45
Preston players celebrate scoring against Derby County in the EFL Cup on September 15, 2020
Late Preston penalty sends Derby County out of EFL Cup
Daniel Johnson's late penalty completes Preston's comeback at Derby
Sep 15, 19:57
Preston's Alan Browne and Swansea's Jake Bidwell battle for the ball on September 12, 2020
Debutant Morgan Gibbs-White fires Swansea to win over Preston
The on-loan Wolves midfielder earned Swansea a 1-0 win at Preston.
Sep 12, 16:35
Republic of Ireland's Sean Maguire, Jeff Hendrick and teammates look dejected after the match on November 18, 2019
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Sep 1, 10:37
Preston North End's Tom Barkhuizen pictured in October 2019
Preston North End thump Mansfield Town to progress in EFL Cup
Tom Barkhuizen scored the opening goal for the Championship club.
Aug 29, 16:18
Bristol City's Jamie Paterson celebrates scoring against Hull City in the Championship on July 8, 2020
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Jul 20, 09:05
Preston boss Alex Neil on February 8, 2020
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Jul 16, 14:04
Preston boss Alex Neil on February 8, 2020
Struggling Huddersfield hold Preston to goalless draw
Both sides had to settle for a point that left Huddersfield two points above the relegation zone and Preston six adrift of the play-off places.
Jul 4, 16:32
Cardiff's Nathaniel Mendez-Laing celebrates scoring against Preston on June 27, 2020
Cardiff beat Preston to climb into playoff places
The Bluebirds moved above their opponents and into the top six.
Jun 27, 14:17
Fulham's Tom Cairney and Preston's Alan Browne in action on February 29, 2020
Fulham battle past Preston to keep up pressure on top two
The Cottagers are five points adrift of the top two.
Feb 29, 17:21
Callum Robinson celebrates scoring for West Brom on February 22, 2020
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Feb 23, 19:31
Preston boss Alex Neil on February 8, 2020
Neil admits Preston "lacked a bit of bravery"
Alex Neil was left frustrated that his side failed to control the game.
Feb 22, 19:08
Alan Browne celebrates scoring for Preston North End on October 24, 2018
Alan Browne header wins it as Preston come from behind to beat Hull
Paul Gallagher and Alan Browne hit back after Mallik Wilks' opener.
Feb 22, 17:49
Preston boss Alex Neil on February 8, 2020
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Feb 13, 20:22
Preston boss Alex Neil on February 8, 2020
Alex Neil relieved to win despite one of Preston's "poorest performances"
North End are three points off second.
Feb 13, 00:52
Preston manager Alex Neil on January 21, 2020
Preston North End close in on automatic promotion places with win at Stoke City
Alex Neil's first visit to the Bet365 Stadium since spurning Stoke's advances earlier in the season proved to be a positive one.
Feb 12, 22:52
Preston North End's Tom Barkhuizen celebrates scoring their first goal on January 21, 2020
Tom Barkhuizen scores twice as Preston ease past Barnsley
Tom Barkhuizen's brace and Daniel Johnson's strike earned the visitors all three points.
Jan 21, 22:15
Jayden Stockley celebrates scoring for Preston North End on December 14, 2019
Stockley comes off bench to secure winner for Preston against Luton
The striker slotted home against his former side six minutes from time.
Dec 14, 17:19
David Nugent celebrates scoring for Preston North End on December 10, 2019
Nugent on target as Preston end losing run against Fulham
Nugent on target for Preston as they end four-match losing streak against Fulham
Dec 10, 22:15
Charlie Austin celebrates scoring for West Brom on December 2, 2019
Charlie Austin sends West Brom back top of Championship
Charlie's last-minute penalty proves decisive at Preston.
Dec 2, 22:01
Republic of Ireland's Sean Maguire, Jeff Hendrick and teammates look dejected after the match on November 18, 2019
Republic of Ireland condemned to Euro 2020 playoffs after Denmark draw
The Danes held out amid a late barrage to claim their place at the finals.
Nov 18, 23:13
Preston North End boss Alex Neil on September 14, 2019
Neil 'hasn't much to complain about' as Preston stick second
Defeat ended Huddersfield's seven-match unbeaten run.
Nov 9, 19:02
Alan Browne celebrates scoring for Preston North End on October 24, 2018
Preston cruise to Huddersfield win to remain second in Championship
Alex Neil's side have now lost just once in their last 13 league games.
Nov 9, 17:49
Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring for Leeds United on September 15, 2019
Eddie Nketiah rescues point for Leeds at Preston
Eddie Nketiah salvages late point for Leeds
Oct 22, 22:13
Leeds United's Patrick Bamford celebrates scoring their second goal against Preston on April 9, 2019
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Oct 20, 12:33
Mick McCarthy pictured on September 5, 2019
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Oct 13, 14:00
Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring their second goal against Bristol City on April 13, 2019
Conor Hourihane: 'I'm not a guaranteed starter for Ireland'
The midfielder had to drop down to League Two to rebuild his career.
Oct 8, 11:55
Preston North End boss Alex Neil on September 14, 2019
Alex Neil: 'Neither team did enough to win in Middlesbrough draw'
Josh Harrop's strike was quickly cancelled out by an own goal from Darnell Fisher as Middlesbrough took a point.
Oct 1, 22:26
Preston North End's Josh Harrop celebrates scoring their first goal against Middlesbrough on October 1, 2019
Preston denied chance to move into top two by Middlesbrough
Josh Harrop opened the scoring for Preston.
Oct 1, 21:40
Alan Browne celebrates scoring for Ireland on September 10, 2019
Alan Browne: 'I've given my all for Ireland'
The midfielder opened the scoring with his first senior international goal.
Sep 11, 08:44
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