Chelsea vs Preston North End LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction from Stamford Bridge

The Premier League side host Championship club Preston in the third round

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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Preston North End in the FA Cup today.

This season marks the 143rd edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester City the reigning champions after they secured their seventh victory of the tournament last term - part of their magnificent treble success.

While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal all included - it’s those without silverware lately who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle, Tottenham and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over five years despite European success.

Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but this cup is about all teams: from non-league to EFL sides in the lower leagues, everyone gets a shot at glory and the chance to face the country’s finest in the FA Cup.

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

Chelsea vs Preston North End LIVE: FA Cup updates

• Chelsea host Preston North End in the FA Cup third round
• 88’ GOAL! - Enzo Fernandez adds another (CHE 4-0 PNE)
• 68’ GOAL! - Two in quick succession as Raheem Sterling scores (CHE 3-0 PNE)
• 67’ GOAL! - Thiago Silva doubles Blues’ lead (CHE 2-0 PNE)
• 57’ GOAL! - Armando Broja fires hosts into the lead (CHE 1-0 PNE)

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Attempt saved. Noni Madueke (Chelsea) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved.

6 January 2024 19:19

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Substitution, Chelsea. Michael Golding replaces Enzo Fernández.

6 January 2024 19:16

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Substitution, Preston North End. Duane Holmes replaces Benjamin Whiteman.

6 January 2024 19:15

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Substitution, Preston North End. Ryan Ledson replaces Ali McCann.

6 January 2024 19:15

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VAR Decision: Goal Chelsea 4-0 Preston North End (Enzo Fernández).

6 January 2024 19:15

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Goal! Chelsea 4, Preston North End 0. Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.

6 January 2024 19:12

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Offside, Chelsea. Enzo Fernández is caught offside.

6 January 2024 19:12

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Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Brad Potts.

6 January 2024 19:10

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Conor Gallagher (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Axel Disasi.

6 January 2024 19:09

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Attempt saved. Malo Gusto (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Axel Disasi.

6 January 2024 19:08