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

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Ched Evans.

29 December 2022 21:22

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Patrick Bauer.

29 December 2022 21:21

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Brandon Thomas-Asante (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

29 December 2022 21:21

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 21:21

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 21:20

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

Goal! West Bromwich Albion 2, Preston North End 0. Okay Yokuslu (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Swift.

29 December 2022 21:19

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 21:19

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 21:19

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Okay Yokuslu.

29 December 2022 21:18

West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

29 December 2022 21:17