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
Offside, Preston North End. Emil Riis is caught offside.
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Attempt missed. Stefán Thórdarson (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box following a set piece situation.
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Foul by Peter Kioso (Oxford United).
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Kaine Kesler-Hayden (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Oxford United vs Preston North End
Foul by Kaine Kesler-Hayden (Preston North End).
Oxford United vs Preston North End
Attempt saved. Stefán Thórdarson (Preston North End) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brad Potts.
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Goal! Oxford United 0, Preston North End 1. Emil Riis (Preston North End) right footed shot from very close range to the top left corner.
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Attempt blocked. Sam Greenwood (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Oxford United vs Preston North End
Attempt missed. Sam Greenwood (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box.
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