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

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Sports Staff
Monday 02 January 2023 14:00 GMT
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Follow live coverage as Stoke City face Preston North End 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:

Stoke City vs Preston North End

2 January 2023 16:02

Stoke City vs Preston North End

Attempt saved. Jacob Brown (Stoke City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tyrese Campbell with a headed pass.

2 January 2023 16:02

Stoke City vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Tyrese Campbell (Stoke City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by William Smallbone with a headed pass.

2 January 2023 16:02

Stoke City vs Preston North End

2 January 2023 16:01

Stoke City vs Preston North End

Foul by Ben Wilmot (Stoke City).

2 January 2023 15:59

Stoke City vs Preston North End

Offside, Preston North End. Daniel Johnson tries a through ball, but Ben Woodburn is caught offside.

2 January 2023 15:58

Stoke City vs Preston North End

2 January 2023 15:57

Stoke City vs Preston North End

Offside, Stoke City. Tyrese Campbell tries a through ball, but Jacob Brown is caught offside.

2 January 2023 15:56

Stoke City vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Tyrese Campbell (Stoke City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Tymon.

2 January 2023 15:56

Stoke City vs Preston North End

2 January 2023 15:55

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