Preston North End vs Leeds United LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Leeds United 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.

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Match ends, Preston North End 2, Leeds United 1.

26 December 2023 14:30

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Second Half ends, Preston North End 2, Leeds United 1.

26 December 2023 14:28

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Foul by Patrick Bamford (Leeds United).

26 December 2023 14:27

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Substitution, Preston North End. Ryan Ledson replaces Alan Browne.

26 December 2023 14:25

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Joe Rodon (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

26 December 2023 14:24

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Georginio Rutter (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

26 December 2023 14:23

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Foul by Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United).

26 December 2023 14:22

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Joe Rodon.

26 December 2023 14:21

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Alan Browne.

26 December 2023 14:19

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Substitution, Leeds United. Patrick Bamford replaces Ethan Ampadu.

26 December 2023 14:19