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

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Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Plymouth Argyle in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.

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

Preston North End FC 1 - 2 Plymouth Argyle FC

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:59

Match ends, Preston North End 1, Plymouth Argyle 2.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:59

Second Half ends, Preston North End 1, Plymouth Argyle 2.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:59

Attempt saved. Ched Evans (Preston North End) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:58

Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:58

Foul by Robert Brady (Preston North End).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:58

Robert Brady (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:58

Foul by Robert Brady (Preston North End).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:54

Goal! Preston North End 1, Plymouth Argyle 2. Emil Riis (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ched Evans following a corner.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:54

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Frederick Issaka.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:54

Attempt blocked. Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Ledson.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:54

Emil Riis (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:54

Foul by Lewis Gibson (Preston North End).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:54

Attempt saved. Emil Riis (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Ledson.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:54

Offside, Preston North End. Emil Riis is caught offside.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:54

Jordan Storey (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:52

Attempt missed. Maksym Talovierov (Plymouth Argyle) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adam Randell following a set piece situation.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:46

Foul by Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:45

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Frederick Issaka replaces Ryan Hardie.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:45

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Jordan Houghton replaces Darko Gyabi.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:45

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Joe Edwards.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:44

Foul by Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:44

Liam Lindsay (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:44

Attempt missed. Emil Riis (Preston North End) header from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jordan Storey.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:39

Substitution, Preston North End. Ched Evans replaces Andrew Hughes.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:38

Goal! Preston North End 0, Plymouth Argyle 2. Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Maksym Talovierov.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:38

Attempt missed. Maksym Talovierov (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:38

Attempt blocked. Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bali Mumba.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:38

Attempt missed. Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:36

Attempt blocked. Emil Riis (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:38

Attempt blocked. Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Robert Brady.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:35

Ryan Ledson (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Attempt missed. Robert Brady (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ryan Ledson.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Substitution, Preston North End. Ryan Ledson replaces Stefán Thórdarson.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Attempt saved. Lewis Gibson (Preston North End) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Benjamin Whiteman with a cross.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Joe Edwards replaces Nikola Katic because of an injury.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Callum Wright replaces Muhamed Tijani.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:31

Delay in match because of an injury Nikola Katic (Plymouth Argyle).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:30

Maksym Talovierov (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:24

Liam Lindsay (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:23

Attempt missed. Jordan Storey (Preston North End) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Robert Brady with a cross.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:17

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Conor Hazard.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:16

Attempt saved. Robert Brady (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:15

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:15

Delay in match because of an injury Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:14

Lewis Gibson (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:09

Victor Pálsson (Plymouth Argyle) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:09

Robert Brady (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:07

Second Half begins Preston North End 0, Plymouth Argyle 1.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:52

First Half ends, Preston North End 0, Plymouth Argyle 1.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:54

Foul by Bali Mumba (Plymouth Argyle).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:51

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Maksym Talovierov replaces Julio Pleguezuelo because of an injury.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:50

Attempt missed. Liam Lindsay (Preston North End) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Robert Brady with a cross following a corner.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:49

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Bali Mumba.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:50

Attempt blocked. Emil Riis (Preston North End) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis Gibson with a cross.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:49

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:49

Delay in match because of an injury Julio Pleguezuelo (Plymouth Argyle).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:49

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:46

Lewis Gibson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:45

Hand ball by Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:44

Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:40

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:40

Delay in match because of an injury Nikola Katic (Plymouth Argyle).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:38

David Cornell (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:36

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Liam Lindsay.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

16:22

Julio Pleguezuelo (Plymouth Argyle) is shown the yellow card.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:33

Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:33

Foul by Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:32

Attempt missed. Stefán Thórdarson (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:31

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:31

Foul by Stefán Thórdarson (Preston North End).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:29

Offside, Preston North End. Milutin Osmajic is caught offside.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:33

Attempt missed. Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Stefán Thórdarson.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:29

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Conor Hazard.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:29

Attempt saved. Liam Lindsay (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Stefán Thórdarson with a cross.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:29

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Kornél Szucs.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:25

Attempt saved. Nikola Katic (Plymouth Argyle) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Adam Randell with a cross.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:24

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Andrew Hughes.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:22

Attempt blocked. Lewis Gibson (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is blocked.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:22

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:20

Benjamin Whiteman (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:16

Offside, Preston North End. Andrew Hughes is caught offside.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:15

Goal! Preston North End 0, Plymouth Argyle 1. Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Bali Mumba with a cross.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:13

Attempt blocked. Jordan Storey (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is blocked.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:13

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:12

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:12

Delay in match because of an injury Ryan Ledson (Preston North End).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:09

Robert Brady (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:07

Foul by Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End).

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:06

Attempt blocked. Liam Lindsay (Preston North End) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Stefán Thórdarson with a cross.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:04

Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Victor Pálsson.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:04

Attempt saved. Liam Lindsay (Preston North End) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Robert Brady.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:02

Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

15:01

First Half begins.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

14:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Preston North End vs Plymouth Argyle

13:00

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