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. Axel Disasi (Chelsea) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Raheem Sterling following a corner.

6 January 2024 18:40

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Ali McCann.

6 January 2024 18:40

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Malo Gusto.

6 January 2024 18:39

Chelsea vs Preston North End

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

6 January 2024 18:37

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Alan Browne (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box.

6 January 2024 18:36

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Second Half begins Chelsea 0, Preston North End 0.

6 January 2024 18:33

Chelsea vs Preston North End

First Half ends, Chelsea 0, Preston North End 0.

6 January 2024 18:17

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Foul by Malo Gusto (Chelsea).

6 January 2024 18:14

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a corner.

6 January 2024 18:08

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Alfie Gilchrist.

6 January 2024 18:07