Deepdale hosted the longest penalty shootout in English football history, with Fulham and Preston shooting a record-breaking 34 penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Fulham prepared meticulously for the shootout, practicing penalties extensively, but coach Marco Silva acknowledged the complexity of performing well under match pressure.
This shootout exceeded the previous record set in 2016 and reflects a trend of increasing shootout scores in major English competitions over the past decade.
The match featured a remarkable performance from Preston's Ryan Ledson, who not only scored in regular time but also netted the winning penalty in the shootout.
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