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

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Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Blackpool 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:

Preston North End vs Blackpool

Attempt blocked. Josh Bowler (Blackpool) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is blocked.

5 April 2022 21:42

Preston North End vs Blackpool

Attempt blocked. Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

5 April 2022 21:39

Preston North End vs Blackpool

Attempt blocked. Cameron Archer (Preston North End) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emil Riis Jakobsen with a headed pass.

5 April 2022 21:38

Preston North End vs Blackpool

Alan Browne (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

5 April 2022 21:38

Preston North End vs Blackpool

Foul by Ethan Robson (Blackpool).

5 April 2022 21:38

Preston North End vs Blackpool

Josh Bowler (Blackpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.

5 April 2022 21:37

Preston North End vs Blackpool

Offside, Preston North End. Andrew Hughes tries a through ball, but Emil Riis Jakobsen is caught offside.

5 April 2022 21:36

Preston North End vs Blackpool

Substitution, Blackpool. Matthew Virtue-Thick replaces Kenneth Dougall.

5 April 2022 21:36

Preston North End vs Blackpool

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Callum Connolly.

5 April 2022 21:35

Preston North End vs Blackpool

Substitution, Blackpool. Jerry Yates replaces Gary Madine.

5 April 2022 21:32