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

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Follow live coverage as Sunderland 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:

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Amad Diallo (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Abdoullah Ba.

1 October 2022 16:42

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the right wing.

1 October 2022 16:40

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1 October 2022 16:39

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Substitution, Sunderland. Leon Dajaku replaces Jack Clarke.

1 October 2022 16:38

Sunderland vs Preston North End

1 October 2022 16:37

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Attempt saved. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jewison Bennette.

1 October 2022 16:37

Sunderland vs Preston North End

1 October 2022 16:36

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Robbie Brady (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the right wing.

1 October 2022 16:35

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Foul by Jack Clarke (Sunderland).

1 October 2022 16:35

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Jordan Storey (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Greg Cunningham with a cross.

1 October 2022 16:35