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

Follow all the action from Deepdale

Sports Staff
Monday 08 May 2023 14:00 BST
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Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Sunderland in the Championship today.

English football's second tier is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe with a relentless fixture schedule and the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer combining to make it one of the most dramatic and exciting competitions in world football.

Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

Norwich know what it takes to earn promotion from the Championship and will again be one of the favourites to do it again with one of the best squads in the division.

It isn't all about the battle for promotion, either, with Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland hoping their ascensions from League One aren't short-lived as they battle to avoid the drop at the bottom.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Preston North End vs Sunderland

8 May 2023 16:12

Preston North End vs Sunderland

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Freddie Woodman.

8 May 2023 16:11

Preston North End vs Sunderland

Attempt saved. Pierre Ekwah (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joe Gelhardt.

8 May 2023 16:11

Preston North End vs Sunderland

8 May 2023 16:10

Preston North End vs Sunderland

Attempt missed. Daniel Neil (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Amad Diallo following a fast break.

8 May 2023 16:08

Preston North End vs Sunderland

8 May 2023 16:07

Preston North End vs Sunderland

Attempt blocked. Thomas Cannon (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alistair McCann.

8 May 2023 16:06

Preston North End vs Sunderland

8 May 2023 16:06

Preston North End vs Sunderland

Second Half begins Preston North End 0, Sunderland 0.

8 May 2023 16:05

Preston North End vs Sunderland

Substitution, Sunderland. Alex Pritchard replaces Dennis Cirkin because of an injury.

8 May 2023 16:05

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