Ipswich Town vs Preston North End LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Preston North End in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Last year Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated from the top flight and all are hopeful of making a quick return - but the likes of Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland all have real promotion ambitions too.

At the other end of the table, QPR, Cardiff City and Birmingham City will hope for better campaigns than last year’s relegation struggle - while newcomers Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to survive after dramatic progress through the play-offs.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Match ends, Ipswich Town 4, Preston North End 2.

7 October 2023 16:59

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Second Half ends, Ipswich Town 4, Preston North End 2.

7 October 2023 16:58

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Leif Davis (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

7 October 2023 16:57

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt saved. Freddie Ladapo (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from very close range is saved.

7 October 2023 16:56

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Freddie Ladapo (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

7 October 2023 16:56

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Ben Woodburn (Preston North End) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Greg Cunningham with a headed pass.

7 October 2023 16:53

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Brad Potts (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box.

7 October 2023 16:52

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leif Davis.

7 October 2023 16:52

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Freddie Woodman.

7 October 2023 16:51

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt saved. Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

7 October 2023 16:51