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

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Follow live coverage as Derby County 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:

Derby County vs Preston North End

Match ends, Derby County 1, Preston North End 0.

2 April 2022 16:56

Derby County vs Preston North End

Second Half ends, Derby County 1, Preston North End 0.

2 April 2022 16:54

Derby County vs Preston North End

Sepp van den Berg (Preston North End) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Josh Murphy with a cross.

2 April 2022 16:51

Derby County vs Preston North End

Foul by Alan Browne (Preston North End).

2 April 2022 16:49

Derby County vs Preston North End

Ravel Morrison (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

2 April 2022 16:47

Derby County vs Preston North End

Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card.

2 April 2022 16:45

Derby County vs Preston North End

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Daniel Iversen.

2 April 2022 16:45

Derby County vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Nathan Byrne (Derby County) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ravel Morrison with a through ball.

2 April 2022 16:45

Derby County vs Preston North End

Substitution, Derby County. Richard Stearman replaces Luke Plange.

2 April 2022 16:44

Derby County vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a set piece situation.

2 April 2022 16:43