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Preston North End vs Leeds United LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Deepdale

Luke Baker
Tuesday 26 December 2023 06:30 EST
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Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Leeds United in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Last year Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated from the top flight and all are hopeful of making a quick return - but the likes of Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland all have real promotion ambitions too.

At the other end of the table, QPR, Cardiff City and Birmingham City will hope for better campaigns than last year’s relegation struggle - while newcomers Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to survive after dramatic progress through the play-offs.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

26 December 2023 12:49

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Delay in match because of an injury Crysencio Summerville (Leeds United).

26 December 2023 12:48

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Foul by Ali McCann (Preston North End).

26 December 2023 12:45

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Attempt blocked. Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

26 December 2023 12:45

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Liam Millar (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the left wing.

26 December 2023 12:42

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Attempt blocked. Alan Browne (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andrew Hughes.

26 December 2023 12:41

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Attempt blocked. Joël Piroe (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

26 December 2023 12:38

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Foul by Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End).

26 December 2023 12:31

Preston North End vs Leeds United

First Half begins.

26 December 2023 12:31

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

26 December 2023 11:43

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