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

1 October 2022 16:35

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Ajibola Alese.

1 October 2022 16:35

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Danny Batth.

1 October 2022 16:34

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Foul by Jewison Bennette (Sunderland).

1 October 2022 16:33

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Substitution, Preston North End. Ben Woodburn replaces Ryan Ledson.

1 October 2022 16:30

Sunderland vs Preston North End

1 October 2022 16:30

Sunderland vs Preston North End

1 October 2022 16:29

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Jack Clarke (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Daniel Neil.

1 October 2022 16:29

Sunderland vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Abdoullah Ba (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lynden Gooch.

1 October 2022 16:29

Sunderland vs Preston North End

1 October 2022 16:29