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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F37%2Firebul.jpg "Republic of Ireland's Kevin Long celebrates scoring their second goal against Bulgaria on September 10, 2019")
Much-changed Ireland beat Bulgaria in Dublin
Ireland left it late to surge to friendly victory in Dublin.Sep 10, 21:40
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Preston North End overcome Hull City on penalties
Hull came from 2-0 down but fell to a defeat in the penalty shoot-out at Preston.Aug 27, 22:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F04%2Falan-browne.jpg "Alan Browne celebrates scoring for Preston North End on October 24, 2018")
Alan Browne looking to make up for poor end to Martin O'Neill reign
Ireland opened their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with back-to-back wins.May 25, 12:28
Alan Browne hoping to break into Ireland squad
The 24-year-old midfielder has three senior caps to date.May 24, 11:10
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Kevin Long and Josh Cullen drafted into Republic of Ireland squad
The pair will replace injured duo Alan Browne and Ronan Curtis.Mar 15, 13:29
Preston win Lancashire derby with goals from Browne and Barkhuizen
Clayton Donaldson scored for struggling Bolton.Feb 9, 17:07
Alan Browne and Brad Potts guide Preston to victory at Stoke
It was a second win in a row for North End.Jan 26, 17:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fpeter-crouch.jpg "Peter Crouch in action for Stoke City as they tumble out of the Premier League on May 5, 2018")
Preston North End, Stoke City share points in entertaining draw
Stoke City come from behind twice to record a 2-2 draw against Preston North End in an entertaining Championship encounter at Deepdale on Saturday.Aug 18, 18:34
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Championship roundup: Brentford early pacesetters, West Bromwich Albion lose
Brentford beat Rotherham 5-1 to climb to the top of the Championship table, while West Bromwich Albion suffer defeat to Bolton Wanderers on the opening day.Aug 4, 16:49
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West Ham United held by Preston North End
Marko Arnautovic nets twice as West Ham United are held to a 2-2 draw by Championship outfit Preston North End in Saturday's friendly at Deepdale.Jul 21, 16:50
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Tom Lawrence free kick sees Derby County beat Preston North End
Derby County win a Championship match for the first time since the start of February courtesy of a 1-0 success away to Preston North End.Apr 2, 13:42
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Nuno Espirito Santo proud of "relentless" Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Espirito Santo praises his side's "relentless" attitude after they salvaged a 1-1 draw with Preston North End on Saturday.Feb 18, 11:26
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Championship roundup: Fulham end Aston Villa winning run
Fulham end Aston Villa's run of seven successive Championship wins with a 2-0 victory over Steve Bruce's side at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Feb 17, 17:24
Championship roundup: Derby County cut gap to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Derby County cut the gap on Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers courtesy of a 3-0 victory over ten-man Brentford.Feb 3, 17:02
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Mexico too strong for Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland fall to a 3-1 defeat to Mexico in their friendly international staged in New Jersey.Jun 2, 08:18
Team News: Ben Marshall absent for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ben Marshall is absent as Wolverhampton Wanderers welcome Preston North End.May 7, 10:03
Team News: Danny Welbeck named on Arsenal bench
Danny Welbeck is named among the substitutes for Arsenal's FA Cup trip to Preston North End.Jan 7, 16:31
Burnley go top of Championship table with win at Preston North End
A deflected free kick from Joey Barton sees Burnley beat Preston North End at Deepdale and return to the top of the Championship table ahead of Middlesbrough.Apr 22, 20:41
Leeds United's improved form continues with win over 10-man Preston North End
Alan Browne's own goal just after half time condemns 10-man Preston North End to defeat at Leeds United in the Championship.Dec 20, 16:56
Half-Time Report: Leaders Brighton & Hove Albion held by Preston North End
Brighton & Hove Albion fail to break down Preston North End before half time in their Championship clash at the Amex Stadium.Oct 24, 14:52
Preston North End condemn Charlton Athletic to relegation zone with victory
Charlton Athletic drop into the Championship relegation zone after a 3-0 loss to Preston North End.Oct 20, 20:58
Team News: Four changes for Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic make four changes to their starting lineup for the Championship match against Preston North End.Oct 20, 18:15
Republic of Ireland Under-21s ease past Lithuania Under-21s
Republic of Ireland Under-21s secure their third win on the bounce in their 2017 European Championships qualifying campaign with a 3-0 win over Lithuania Under-21s.Oct 9, 18:36
Sheffield Wednesday hang on to win at Preston North End
Kieran Lee celebrates his 100th appearance for Sheffield Wednesday with the opening goal in the 3-1 win over Preston North End.Oct 3, 16:03
Adam Federici targets number one spot at Bournemouth following penalty success
Bournemouth goalkeeper Adam Federici wants to become the club's first choice between the sticks after saving three penalties in the League Cup win at Preston North End.Sep 23, 17:28
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe heaps praise on goalkeeper Adam Federici
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe describes Adam Federici as "outstanding" after the goalkeeper produces heroics during their penalty-shootout win over Preston North End.Sep 22, 23:06
Bournemouth through after shootout drama at Preston North End
Bournemouth see off Preston North End on penalties to reach round four of the League Cup.Sep 22, 21:33
Republic of Ireland Under-21s claim win against Andorra in Euro 2017 qualifying
The Republic of Ireland Under-21s beat Andorra 2-0 in their second Euro 2017 qualifier at the Estadi Communal.Sep 8, 16:59
Hull City comfortably see off Preston North End
Hull City secure a comfortable 2-0 win over Preston North End thanks to goals from Abel Hernandez and Curtis Davies at the KC Stadium.Aug 29, 15:53
Team News: Watford boss Quique Flores hands debuts to three players
Watford boss Quique Flores hands debuts to Nathan Ake, Giedrius Arlauskis and Miguel Britos in his side's Capital One Cup clash against Preston North End.Aug 25, 18:38
Preston North End hold out against Crewe Alexandra to progress
Preston overcome Crewe 3-1 in the first round of the League Cup, helped largely by two goals in the opening 15 minutes.Aug 12, 20:44
Preston North End midfielder Alan Browne pens contract extension
Irish midfielder Alan Browne signs a new three-year contract with Preston North End.Jun 24, 15:16
League One roundup: Notts County edge eight-goal thriller with Crawley Town
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday's League One action as Notts County get the better of an eight-goal thriller with Crawley Town to move into the playoff places.Oct 18, 16:21
League One Roundup: Leaders Bristol City drop points in 1-1 draw with Walsall
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from League One, where Bristol City remain top despite drawing 1-1 with Walsall.Oct 4, 16:10
League One Roundup: Sheffield United complete dramatic comeback at Colchester
Sports Mole rounds Tuesday's League One action as Sheffield United complete a dramatic turnaround after going two goals down at Colchester United.Sep 16, 21:11
Late Joe Garner strike earns Preston North End draw against Notts County
A late strike by Joe Garner earns Preston North End a point at home to Notts County in their opening League One fixture of the 2014-15 season.Aug 9, 16:11
Josh Brownhill fires Preston North End past Burnley
Preston North End come from behind to beat Premier League outfit Burnley 2-1 in their pre-season friendly at Deepdale.Jul 29, 20:46
Alan Browne signs new Preston North End deal
Defender Alan Browne signs a new two-year deal with League One side Preston North End.Jul 2, 06:19
Brentford promoted to Championship
Alan Judge's goal on the half-hour mark is enough for Brentford to beat Preston North End and secure their place in the Championship.Apr 18, 16:12
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