Birmingham City vs Preston North End LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Birmingham City face Preston North End in the Championship today.

English football's second tier is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe with a relentless fixture schedule and the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer combining to make it one of the most dramatic and exciting competitions in world football.

Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

Norwich know what it takes to earn promotion from the Championship and will again be one of the favourites to do it again with one of the best squads in the division.

It isn't all about the battle for promotion, either, with Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland hoping their ascensions from League One aren't short-lived as they battle to avoid the drop at the bottom.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Birmingham City vs Preston North End

21 January 2023 16:49

Birmingham City vs Preston North End

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

21 January 2023 16:49

Birmingham City vs Preston North End

Delay in match because of an injury Ben Woodburn (Preston North End).

21 January 2023 16:49

Birmingham City vs Preston North End

21 January 2023 16:48

Birmingham City vs Preston North End

Foul by Reda Khadra (Birmingham City).

21 January 2023 16:47

Birmingham City vs Preston North End

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Krystian Bielik.

21 January 2023 16:45

Birmingham City vs Preston North End

21 January 2023 16:45

Birmingham City vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Ben Woodburn (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Troy Parrott.

21 January 2023 16:45

Birmingham City vs Preston North End

21 January 2023 16:45

Birmingham City vs Preston North End

Goal! Birmingham City 1, Preston North End 2. Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Maxime Colin with a cross following a corner.

21 January 2023 16:44