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

Illan Meslier (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

26 December 2023 13:41

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Ali McCann.

26 December 2023 13:37

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Foul by Andrew Hughes (Preston North End).

26 December 2023 13:36

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Foul by Alan Browne (Preston North End).

26 December 2023 13:35

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Daniel James (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

26 December 2023 13:34

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Foul by Andrew Hughes (Preston North End).

26 December 2023 13:34

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Second Half begins Preston North End 0, Leeds United 0.

26 December 2023 13:34

Preston North End vs Leeds United

First Half ends, Preston North End 0, Leeds United 0.

26 December 2023 13:18

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Attempt saved. Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Joël Piroe.

26 December 2023 13:18

Preston North End vs Leeds United

Attempt missed. Ali McCann (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box.

26 December 2023 13:17