West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as West Bromwich Albion 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:

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 20:48

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Grady Diangana (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

29 December 2022 20:47

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Alan Browne (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

29 December 2022 20:47

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Foul by Grady Diangana (West Bromwich Albion).

29 December 2022 20:46

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 20:46

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 20:45

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Conor Townsend.

29 December 2022 20:44

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Hand ball by Grady Diangana (West Bromwich Albion).

29 December 2022 20:41

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Brandon Thomas-Asante (West Bromwich Albion) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Jed Wallace with a cross following a corner.

29 December 2022 20:40

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Álvaro Fernández.

29 December 2022 20:39