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

Second Half begins Ipswich Town 3, Preston North End 1.

7 October 2023 16:09

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Substitution, Preston North End. Liam Millar replaces Milutin Osmajic.

7 October 2023 16:08

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Substitution, Preston North End. Benjamin Whiteman replaces Alan Browne.

7 October 2023 16:08

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

First Half ends, Ipswich Town 3, Preston North End 1.

7 October 2023 15:53

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt saved. Wes Burns (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Leif Davis.

7 October 2023 15:53

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt saved. Conor Chaplin (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brandon Williams.

7 October 2023 15:51

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Greg Cunningham (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

7 October 2023 15:51

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Attempt saved. Wes Burns (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sam Morsy.

7 October 2023 15:50

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Goal! Ipswich Town 3, Preston North End 1. Nathan Broadhead (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from very close range.

7 October 2023 15:48

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End

Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Brad Potts.

7 October 2023 15:46