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.

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom was pleased with his side’s performance against Sunderland - but frustrated after 0-0 draw too.

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.

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.

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.