Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Sheffield Wednesday 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 Sheffield Wednesday

Second Half begins Preston North End 0, Sheffield Wednesday 1.

29 December 2023 20:54

Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday

First Half ends, Preston North End 0, Sheffield Wednesday 1.

29 December 2023 20:39

Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday

Attempt saved. Michael Ihiekwe (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Barry Bannan with a cross.

29 December 2023 20:38

Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday

Foul by Andrew Hughes (Preston North End).

29 December 2023 20:37

Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday

Foul by Jack Whatmough (Preston North End).

29 December 2023 20:36

Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday

Attempt missed. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Benjamin Whiteman.

29 December 2023 20:35

Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday

Attempt missed. Djeidi Gassama (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.

29 December 2023 20:33

Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

29 December 2023 20:27

Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. George Byers replaces Will Vaulks because of an injury.

29 December 2023 20:27

Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday

Delay in match because of an injury Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday).

29 December 2023 20:26