Leeds United reached the Championship play-off final after a night of high drama on the other side of the Pennines in May 2006. Two goals in a five minute second-half burst from Frazer Richardson and Rob Hulse gave the Whites a 3-1 victory on aggregate against a dogged and determined Preston North End team. A power failure struck Deepdale during the half-time interval forcing a delay of 25 minutes. And Leeds ended the game with nine players after Stephen Crainey and, late on, striker Richard Cresswell were dismissed. READ MORE: The Elland Road jibe that would come back to haunt PNE LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Sean Gregan and Preston North End striker Danny Dichio challenge for the ball. Photo: Getty
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Preston North End striker David Nugent is held back by Leeds United goalkeeper Neil Sullivan (left) and Gary Kelly (right) after a clash with Matthew Kilgallon (background). Photo: Getty
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Liam Miller fends off the challenge of Preston North End's Brian O'Neil. Photo: Getty
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Striker Rob Hulse rises high to head home the opening goal of the game. Photo: Getty
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Striker Rob Hulse celebrates scoring the opening goal with Matthew Kilgallon. Photo: Getty
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Striker Rob Hulse celebrates with Matthew Kilgallon after scoring the opening goal. Photo: Getty