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)

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Foul by Armando Broja (Chelsea).

6 January 2024 18:51

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Substitution, Chelsea. Noni Madueke replaces Mykhailo Mudryk.

6 January 2024 18:48

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Substitution, Chelsea. Thiago Silva replaces Alfie Gilchrist.

6 January 2024 18:48

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Armando Broja (Chelsea) hits the bar with a header from the left side of the six yard box. Assisted by Mykhailo Mudryk with a cross.

6 January 2024 18:47

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Offside, Preston North End. Milutin Osmajic is caught offside.

6 January 2024 18:46

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Goal! Chelsea 1, Preston North End 0. Armando Broja (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Malo Gusto with a cross.

6 January 2024 18:45

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Delay over. They are ready to continue.

6 January 2024 18:43

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Delay in match because of an injury Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End).

6 January 2024 18:43

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Foul by Levi Colwill (Chelsea).

6 January 2024 18:42

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Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

6 January 2024 18:41