Chelsea vs Preston North End LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction from Stamford Bridge

The Premier League side host Championship club Preston in the third round

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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Preston North End in the FA Cup today.

This season marks the 143rd edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester City the reigning champions after they secured their seventh victory of the tournament last term - part of their magnificent treble success.

While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal all included - it’s those without silverware lately who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle, Tottenham and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over five years despite European success.

Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but this cup is about all teams: from non-league to EFL sides in the lower leagues, everyone gets a shot at glory and the chance to face the country’s finest in the FA Cup.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Chelsea vs Preston North End LIVE: FA Cup updates

• Chelsea host Preston North End in the FA Cup third round
• 88’ GOAL! - Enzo Fernandez adds another (CHE 4-0 PNE)
• 68’ GOAL! - Two in quick succession as Raheem Sterling scores (CHE 3-0 PNE)
• 67’ GOAL! - Thiago Silva doubles Blues’ lead (CHE 2-0 PNE)
• 57’ GOAL! - Armando Broja fires hosts into the lead (CHE 1-0 PNE)

Chelsea vs Preston North End

Match ends, Chelsea 4, Preston North End 0.

6 January 2024 19:26

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Second Half ends, Chelsea 4, Preston North End 0.

6 January 2024 19:26

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Attempt missed. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Conor Gallagher.

6 January 2024 19:25

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Attempt saved. Deivid Washington (Chelsea) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.

6 January 2024 19:24

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Attempt blocked. Noni Madueke (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

6 January 2024 19:23

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Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Duane Holmes.

6 January 2024 19:22

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Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Kian Best.

6 January 2024 19:22

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Duane Holmes (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

6 January 2024 19:21

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Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

6 January 2024 19:21

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Attempt saved. Michael Golding (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

6 January 2024 19:19