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 blocked. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

6 January 2024 17:48

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Foul by Raheem Sterling (Chelsea).

6 January 2024 17:43

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Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

6 January 2024 17:42

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Delay over. They are ready to continue.

6 January 2024 17:41

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Delay in match because of an injury Brad Potts (Preston North End).

6 January 2024 17:40

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Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the left wing.

6 January 2024 17:37

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Foul by Enzo Fernández (Chelsea).

6 January 2024 17:36

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Alan Browne (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

6 January 2024 17:36

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Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

6 January 2024 17:34

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First Half begins.

6 January 2024 17:31