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Kevin Long’s start for Burnley was the defender’s first appearance since Saturday, 24th February
James McClean was named in the West Brom starting XI for the first time since Saturday, 24th February
Scott Hogan made his 50th appearance for Aston Villa
Alex Pearce scored his first goal since December 2016 in what was his 50th start for Derby County
Congratulations to Paudie O’Connor on his first appearance for Leeds United, and to Under 19 midfielder Callum Nicell after being named in the matchday squad for the first time
Callum O’Dowda returned from injury for his first start since Saturday, 25th November
Rhys Murphy made his first appearance for Gillingham
Cian Bolger scored his 15th goal of his career
Joe Murphy returned to the Bury starting XI for his first appearance since Saturday, 28th October
Jimmy Dunne was booked for the first time in two months
Paul Green was booked for the fifth time this season in his 25th appearance of 2017/18
Mark Connolly made his 150th start for Crawley
Alan Sheehan made his 100th start for Luton
Alan McCormack was booked for the fifth time this season, before this the midfielder had not been booked since September
Carl McHugh made his 50th appearance in the SPL
Willo Flood was booked for the fifth time this season
Shane Long scored his first goal in the Premier League this season in his first start since Wednesday, 31st January. This was the tenth goal scored by an Irish player in the Premier League in 2017/18
Congratulations to Lee Frecklington and substutute Sean Long on winning the Football League Trophy with Lincoln!
Joe Mason scored his second goal in three starts for the Rapids
