Oxford United vs Preston North End LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Oxford United 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.
Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Oxford United vs Preston North End
Peter Kioso (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Preston North End
Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Jamie Cumming.
Oxford United vs Preston North End
Attempt saved. Kaine Kesler-Hayden (Preston North End) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Sam Greenwood.
Oxford United vs Preston North End
Peter Kioso (Oxford United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Oxford United vs Preston North End
Second Half begins Oxford United 1, Preston North End 1.
Oxford United vs Preston North End
First Half ends, Oxford United 1, Preston North End 1.
Oxford United vs Preston North End
Attempt saved. Emil Riis (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Will Keane.
Oxford United vs Preston North End
Rúben Rodrigues (Oxford United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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