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

Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Patrick Bauer.

7 October 2023 16:50

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Liam Millar (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a set piece situation.

7 October 2023 16:48

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Foul by Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town).

7 October 2023 16:47

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Foul by Brandon Williams (Ipswich Town).

7 October 2023 16:47

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Benjamin Whiteman.

7 October 2023 16:46

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Liam Lindsay.

7 October 2023 16:45

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Will Keane (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ryan Ledson.

7 October 2023 16:43

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Goal! Ipswich Town 4, Preston North End 2. Kayden Jackson (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Omari Hutchinson.

7 October 2023 16:41

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Foul by Brandon Williams (Ipswich Town).

7 October 2023 16:40

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Substitution, Ipswich Town. Jack Taylor replaces Massimo Luongo.

7 October 2023 16:39