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

Foul by Sam Morsy (Ipswich Town).

7 October 2023 16:26

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Ryan Ledson.

7 October 2023 16:21

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Conor Chaplin (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Wes Burns.

7 October 2023 16:21

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Liam Millar (Preston North End) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

7 October 2023 16:18

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Goal! Ipswich Town 3, Preston North End 2. Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End) right footed shot from the right side of the box following a set piece situation.

7 October 2023 16:16

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Foul by Leif Davis (Ipswich Town).

7 October 2023 16:15

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Offside, Ipswich Town. Conor Chaplin tries a through ball, but Wes Burns is caught offside.

7 October 2023 16:15

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Massimo Luongo (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

7 October 2023 16:14

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Foul by Liam Lindsay (Preston North End).

7 October 2023 16:11

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

George Hirst (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

7 October 2023 16:11