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 missed. Noni Madueke (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Conor Gallagher.

6 January 2024 19:06

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Thiago Silva (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

6 January 2024 19:05

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Deivid Washington (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Noni Madueke following a corner.

6 January 2024 19:04

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Noni Madueke (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box.

6 January 2024 19:04

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Jordan Storey.

6 January 2024 19:04

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Substitution, Chelsea. Conor Gallagher replaces Cole Palmer.

6 January 2024 19:03

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Substitution, Chelsea. Deivid Washington replaces Armando Broja.

6 January 2024 19:03

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Emil Riis (Preston North End) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Brad Potts with a headed pass.

6 January 2024 19:01

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Substitution, Preston North End. Kian Best replaces Andrew Hughes.

6 January 2024 19:01

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Levi Colwill.

6 January 2024 19:00