Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Sunderland 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.

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Sunderland at Deepdale on Wednesday night; League-leading Black Cats held to a goalless draw but move to two points clear at top. Preston held table-topping Sunderland to a 0-0 draw in the Sky Bet Championship.

The Lads remain on the road as well as staying top of the tree, and head to Lancashire to take on Preston North End - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off.

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Preston North End have lost two of their past three league games against Sunderland (W1), as many as in their previous 14 meetings (W6, D6, L2). Sunderland have lost three of their past five league visits to Deepdale (W1, D1), including a 2-1 defeat in August 2023.

Sunderland will face a strong challenge despite their higher league position when they play at Deepdale, where they have always struggled. Still, they are expected to keep leading the table. A recent loss might demoralize Preston, and it will take them less time to get back into form if they want to challenge the first team.

Follow live coverage as Plymouth Argyle face Portsmouth 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.