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

Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Alan Browne.

6 January 2024 18:58

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Enzo Fernández.

6 January 2024 18:58

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Armando Broja (Chelsea) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.

6 January 2024 18:58

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Goal! Chelsea 3, Preston North End 0. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top left corner.

6 January 2024 18:56

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

6 January 2024 18:55

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

6 January 2024 18:55

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Goal! Chelsea 2, Preston North End 0. Thiago Silva (Chelsea) header from very close range following a corner.

6 January 2024 18:53

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Benjamin Whiteman.

6 January 2024 18:52

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Substitution, Preston North End. Emil Riis replaces Milutin Osmajic.

6 January 2024 18:51

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Substitution, Preston North End. Ched Evans replaces Will Keane.

6 January 2024 18:51