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

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Follow live coverage as Barnsley 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.

Fulham were relegated from the top tier in 2021 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Sheffield United no doubt enjoyed their spell in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

West Bromwich Albion 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 Hull City, Peterborough and play-off winners Blackpool 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:

Barnsley vs Preston North End

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Jack Walton.

30 April 2022 14:26

Barnsley vs Preston North End

Attempt saved. Sean Maguire (Preston North End) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Mikey O'Neill.

30 April 2022 14:26

Barnsley vs Preston North End

30 April 2022 14:25

Barnsley vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Callum Styles (Barnsley) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

30 April 2022 14:24

Barnsley vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Callum Styles (Barnsley) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

30 April 2022 14:24

Barnsley vs Preston North End

Corner, Barnsley. Conceded by Alan Browne.

30 April 2022 14:24

Barnsley vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Cauley Woodrow (Barnsley) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Callum Styles.

30 April 2022 14:24

Barnsley vs Preston North End

Attempt saved. Carlton Morris (Barnsley) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Callum Styles with a cross.

30 April 2022 14:21

Barnsley vs Preston North End

Corner, Barnsley. Conceded by Benjamin Whiteman.

30 April 2022 14:20

Barnsley vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Brad Potts (Preston North End) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Alistair McCann.

30 April 2022 14:20