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

Attempt missed. Cameron Archer (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Andrew Hughes with a cross.

2 April 2022 15:12

Derby County vs Preston North End

Foul by Jason Knight (Derby County).

2 April 2022 15:11

Derby County vs Preston North End

Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

2 April 2022 15:11

Derby County vs Preston North End

Attempt missed. Lee Buchanan (Derby County) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Max Bird following a set piece situation.

2 April 2022 15:10

Derby County vs Preston North End

Jason Knight (Derby County) wins a free kick on the right wing.

2 April 2022 15:09

Derby County vs Preston North End

Offside, Preston North End. Andrew Hughes tries a through ball, but Ched Evans is caught offside.

2 April 2022 15:08

Derby County vs Preston North End

Foul by Cameron Archer (Preston North End).

2 April 2022 15:04

Derby County vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel Johnson.

2 April 2022 15:02

Derby County vs Preston North End

Attempt blocked. Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cameron Archer.

2 April 2022 15:02

Derby County vs Preston North End

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Nathan Byrne.

2 April 2022 15:01