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

Match ends, West Bromwich Albion 2, Preston North End 0.

29 December 2022 21:57

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 21:57

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 21:57

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Patrick Bauer.

29 December 2022 21:56

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 21:56

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Alistair McCann (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

29 December 2022 21:56

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Alistair McCann (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

29 December 2022 21:56

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Ched Evans (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

29 December 2022 21:55

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Foul by Ched Evans (Preston North End).

29 December 2022 21:54

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 21:53