Liverpool beat Preston North End 2-1 in an emotional friendly at Deepdale in the Reds’ first match since the death of Diogo Jota.
An emotional rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ was followed by a moment of silence before kick-off, with players from both sides wearing black armbands in memory of the Portugal forward and his brother Andre Silva.
A much-changed Liverpool side settled quickly without creating many opportunities, with Rio Ngumoha impressing before Federico Chiesa saw a cross deflected to Conor Bradley, who opened the scoring.
The tempo of the game remained low during a warm day in Lancashire, with Arne Slot making 11 changes at half-time, but Liverpool were virtually given a goal when Darwin Nunez latched onto a backwards pass before rounding the ‘keeper.
And Nunez was then at the centre of the third, producing a lovely dummy to allow Gakpo to roll in the net late on, wrapping up the game for the visitors despite a late consolation from Liam Lindsay.
Follow all the latest reaction from Deepdale below:
Preston vs Liverpool LIVE
- Liverpool beat Preston 3-1 in the first match since the death of Diogo Jota
- Tributes included minute of silence and rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone'
- 88' GOAL! Gakpo seals it after lovely Nunez dummy [PNE 1-3 LIV]
- 83' GOAL! Lindsay scores late on from a header [PNE 1-2 LIV]
- 53' GOAL! Nunez rounds the 'keeper after mistake from Storey [PNE 0-2 LIV]
- 33' GOAL! Bradley taps in after good work from Chiesa [PNE 0-1 LIV]
Liverpool pay emotional tribute to Diogo Jota at Preston friendly
19:11 , Chris WilsonFor seven minutes after the final whistle, Liverpool players and staff stood in front of their supporters at Preston as they chanted Diogo Jota’s name.
Sunday’s pre-season friendly at Deepdale was originally envisaged as a day to kick-start preparations for Liverpool’s Premier League title defence, but it played out as a memorial service for Jota and his brother Andre Silva, 10 days after they died in a car accident in Spain.
On the pitch Liverpool eased to a 3-1 win through goals from Conor Bradley, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo but thoughts of Jota and Silva remained at the forefront throughout the day.
Liverpool pay emotional tribute to Diogo Jota at Preston friendly
Liverpool pre-season fixtures
19:00 , Chris WilsonAll kick-off times BST
26 July: AC Milan - Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong, kick-off 7.30pm
30 July: Yokohama FM - Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, kick-off 11.30am
4 August: Athletic Bilbao (two games) - Anfield, Liverpool, kick-off 5pm and 8pm
Diogo Jota: The Liverpool star and family man who married childhood sweetheart days before his death
18:30 , Chris WilsonLiverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota had married his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso, just 11 days before the car crash in Spain that killed him and his brother, Andre Silva.
The couple had been together since 2013, and had three children together – two sons and a daughter, all three of whom were born during the Portuguese’s time in Merseyside.
Jota and Cardoso were married in Porto on 22 June in a ceremony attended by friends and family, including Jota’s Liverpool teammate Andy Robertson, who led the touching tributes to the 28-year-old.
Diogo Jota: The family man who married childhood sweetheart days before his death
‘I called him Diogo MacJota’: Liverpool players find light in the darkness of teammate’s tragic death
18:15 , Chris WilsonSometimes the worst of times can bring the best out of people. Liverpool have more proof than most. Their history was tinged by tragedy even before a car crash claimed the life of Diogo Jota on Thursday morning. Grief can be a particularly private emotion; and yet a life lived in public can sometimes compel people to respond to the wider world, whether or not they really want to.
As the flowers outside Anfield show, Jota meant a lot to many who never met him. Those who did were probably in a sense of “absolute shock”, as Arne Slot put it. Processing the sudden loss of a friend, teammate and, as many were swift to say, a man whose primary roles were as husband, father and son in the age of social media can feel even harder; the hours of radio silence were immediately understandable but gave way to a series of moving messages.
Kenny Dalglish, sadly practiced in such situations, said: "Football is not important at this sad time. You feel helpless, knowing there’s so little we can do to ease the pain for his wife of just two weeks, his three beautiful children.” Jurgen Klopp reflected the wider sense of powerlessness. “There must be a bigger purpose, but I can’t see it,” said the manager who brought Jota to Anfield.
Liverpool stars find light in the darkness of ‘Diogo MacJota’s’ death
Diogo Jota: The fan favourite who achieved more than he ever dreamed possible
18:00 , Chris WilsonThe caption is more poignant now, even as the words have proved horribly wrong. “Yes to forever,” wrote Diogo Jota, accompanying social-media pictures of his wedding to his long-time partner Rute Cardoso. Within two weeks, Jota’s forever had ended, the Liverpool and Portugal forward killed in a car crash in Spain, along with his brother Andre Silva. His new wife is already a widow, his three young children left without a father.
“It doesn’t make any sense,” said Cristiano Ronaldo, his Portugal captain. There is a feeling of shock whenever a life is suddenly cruelly cut short, and Jota was just 28. It is still greater when someone has seemed as full of life as Jota did. He was often a smiling figure; “someone with an infectious joy,” Pedro Proenca, head of the Portuguese Football Federation, said. He was popular wherever he went. “Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his teammates and cherished by everyone who worked with him during his time at Wolves,” his previous club said. Wolves described themselves as “heartbroken”, Liverpool as “devastated”
Diogo Jota: The fan favourite who achieved more than he ever dreamed possible
Liverpool pre-season friendlies 2025: Full schedule and results
17:50 , Chris WilsonLiverpool will return to action in pre-season with the club still digesting the news of Diogo Jota’s death.
The Portugal international passed away following a car accident in Spain early in July, with Arne Slot delaying his squad’s return to training following the sad incident.
Once preparations for the new season have begun, Slot’s side will start to think about the defence of their Premier League title having achieved domestic success in their first season under the Dutchman.
Liverpool’s pre-season fixtures are below:
Liverpool pre-season friendlies 2025: Full schedule and results
Liverpool to retire No 20 shirt in memory of Diogo Jota
17:40 , Chris WilsonLiverpool will permanently retire Diogo Jota’s No 20 shirt in memory of the forward after he was killed in a car crash with his brother Andre Silva last week.
In a historic move, Liverpool confirmed plans to immortalise Jota’s contribution to the team by retiring the No 20 jersey from all levels in what the club said was “a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person”.
“It was the number he wore with pride and distinction, leading us to countless victories in the process – and Diogo Jota will forever be Liverpool’s number 20,” a club statement said.
Slot speaks on Jota
17:30 , Chris WilsonLiverpool boss Arne Slot spoke to Liverpool TV before this game, in his first interview since Diogo Jota's passing.
He has told his players to "be yourself" and "don't think you have to be different than your emotions tell you".
"If we want to laugh, we laugh; if we want to cry, we're going to cry," said Slot.
"If they want to train they can train, if they don't want to train they can not train.
"We will always carry him with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go."
“It's very difficult to find the right words because we constantly debate what is appropriate. What is appropriate in our actions? What is appropriate [for] what we have to say? Can we train again? Can we laugh again? Can we be angry if there's a wrong decision?
"And I've said to them, maybe the best thing for us to do is handle this situation like Jota was. And what I meant with that is that Jota was always himself, it didn't matter if he was talking to me, to his team-mates, to the staff, he was always himself. So let us try to be ourselves as well."
FULL-TIME! Preston 1-3 Liverpool
17:17 , Chris Wilson
FULL-TIME! Preston 1-3 Liverpool
17:12 , Chris WilsonLiverpool’s players went over to the fans at full-time, with the supporters giving a few renditions of various chants made for Diogo Jota.
FULL-TIME! Preston 1-3 Liverpool
17:07 , Chris WilsonLiverpool’s next game comes against AC Milan at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong on 26 July.
That one kicks off at 7.30pm BST.
FULL-TIME! Preston 1-3 Liverpool
17:02 , Chris WilsonAn emotional match at Deepdale and one where the result matters little, in many senses.
Liverpool earn a 3-1 win with some impressive performances from Ben Doak and Rio Ngumoha, as well as debuts for Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.
FULL-TIME! Preston 1-3 Liverpool
16:57 , Chris Wilson
FULL-TIME! Preston 1-3 Liverpool
16:51 , Chris Wilson90 +2 mins
The Liverpool fans produce several renditions of Diogo Jota chants before the referee blows the final whistle.
Preston 1-3 Liverpool
16:49 , Chris Wilson90 mins
There’ll be two minutes of storage time here.
GOAL! Preston 1-3 Liverpool
16:48 , Chris Wilson88 mins
GOAL! Gakpo seals it!
It’s a nice goal too, as Doak presses high to win it near the box before cutting it back. It comes to Nunez but he lets it run through his legs to Gakpo, and the Dutchman slides in a composed finish.
Preston 1-2 Liverpool
16:44 , Chris Wilson85 mins
Some encouragement for Preston fans as they win another corner...and this one is headed just wide by Kamara.
GOAL! Preston 1-2 Liverpool
16:4283 mins
GOAL! Lindsay gets on the scoresheet!
Simple for the Preston man as he wrestles free of Doak before powering in a header from the corner.
Preston 0-2 Liverpool
16:40 , Chris Wilson80 mins
Superb play from Jebbison, who skips past Jones before beating Robertson and firing in a shot that Woodman dives to save.
It almost goes in too, going high into the air and hitting the crossbar on the way out!
Preston 0-2 Liverpool
16:37 , Chris Wilson77 mins
Liverpool want a penalty as Ben Doak is brought down in the box. He’s unlucky not to get one too, as the defender had his arm around his neck and was pulling his shirt!
Preston 0-2 Liverpool
16:35 , Chris Wilson75 mins
Not a lot of tempo to the game at the moment, though it’s the visitors dominating possession at Deepdale.
Preston defend well to stop a flurry of Liverpool shots, with Endo and Koumas having efforts blocked before Jones rifles into a sea of bodies and the flag goes up.
Preston 0-2 Liverpool
16:30 , Chris Wilson71 mins
Nice play from Doak as he beats his man on the wing, but his cutback just about misses a Liverpool player in the box.
The visitors come again and they recycle possession.
Preston 0-2 Liverpool
16:2868 mins
More Preston subs being prepared as we go to another cooling break.
Seven subs for the hosts, in fact.
Preston 0-2 Liverpool
16:25 , Chris Wilson66 mins
We’ve seen a few glimpses of Frimpong’s pace so far. It’s impressive!
He wins the ball in the Preston half and Liverpool work it to Gakpo, who curls an effort well over.
Preston 0-2 Liverpool
16:22 , Chris Wilson63 mins
The visitors are dominating possession but haven’t created too many clear-cut chances.
Gakpo cuts inside in the box but his low effort is right at the ‘keeper.
Preston 0-2 Liverpool
16:19 , Chris Wilson61 mins
Subs for Preston as Gibson and Storey come off for Odeluga Offiah (a new signing) and Liam Lindsay.
Preston 0-2 Liverpool
16:17 , Chris Wilson58 mins
Action at both ends as Jones tests the ‘keeper from range before Preston fire wide.
Gakpo nips in to win a free-kick within shooting range.
Nunez and Gakpo line it up – and the Uruguayan fires well over.
Preston 0-2 Liverpool
16:15 , Chris Wilson56 mins
Half a chance for Preston as Robertson misjudges the ball forward and Osmajic is through. He races towards goal under pressure from the full-back, and he fires well wide.
GOAL! Preston 0-2 Liverpool
16:13 , Chris Wilson53 min
GOAL! Nunez scores.
It’s so easy, as Storey is the last man and he underhits a pass to his ‘keeper. Nunez darts in and beats the ‘keeper to the ball before rounding him and tapping in.
He adds a nice touch with a version of Jota’s video game celebration.
Preston 0-1 Liverpool
16:11 , Chris Wilson50 mins
Jebbison gets his first run at Frimpong, but he can only manage to miscontrol it and it’s out for a throw.
Preston 0-1 Liverpool
16:09 , Chris Wilson47 mins
Daniel Jebbison is the only change for the hosts, and he comes on for Will Keane.
For Liverpool, there are 11 changes. Here is the new-look eleven:
Woodman; Frimpong, Nallo, Robertson, Kerkez; Endo, Jones, Koumas; Gakpo, Nunez, Doak.
KICK-OFF! Preston 0-1 Liverpool
16:04 , Chris WilsonThe second half is underway at Deepdale.
We’ll bring you full details of the changes made soon.
HALF-TIME! Preston 0-1 Liverpool
15:58 , Chris WilsonLooks like there’ll be several changes at half-time of course.
The first half was a fairly timid contest, though Rio Ngumoha looked impressive whenever he got the ball.
HALF-TIME! Preston 0-1 Liverpool
15:53 , Chris Wilson
HALF-TIME! Preston 0-1 Liverpool
15:4945 +2 mins
Small leads the Preston counter and wins a corner, and though the corner is a good one it finds its way all the way through the box and goes out.
The referee blows the whistle and the visitors have the lead at the break.
Preston 0-1 Liverpool
15:46 , Chris Wilson45 mins
Mamardashvili’s first real involvement sees the Georgian punch away a deep cross.
Preston come again with the long throw though, and it’s headed on at the front post before Hughes heads it narrowly over.
There’ll be two minutes of added time.
Preston 0-1 Liverpool
15:43 , Chris Wilson42 mins
The best chance of the half for the hosts as McCann gets free on the left and swings in a cross that takes a deflection into the path of Osmajic, but the striker can’t react quickly enough to put the effort on target.
Preston 0-1 Liverpool
15:41 , Chris Wilson40 mins
Liverpool are beginning to dominate possession now, though the game continues at a fairly slow pace.
It certainly has the feeling if a preseason friendly, which is understandable given the circumstances and lack of preparation time.
Preston 0-1 Liverpool
15:4037 mins
A deserved goal for the visitors, who have offered plenty of threat and turned up the pressure in the last 10 minutes.
They have another half-chance as Tsimikas swings in a corner, but Preston clear eventually.
GOAL! Preston 0-1 Liverpool
15:36 , Chris Wilson33 mins
GOAL! An opener for the visitors!
It all starts with good work from Ngumoha, who skips past a man in the box before feeding it to Chiesa. He skips past another challenge and fizzes in a cross which takes a deflection into the path of Bradley, who taps it in with a decent finish.
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:33 , Chris Wilson30 mins
There have been encouraging signs for Liverpool’s youngsters, as Ngumoha and Nyoni combine before the latter sends an effort over from just outside the box.
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:29 , Chris Wilson27 mins
Tsimikas swings in a great cross to Szoboszlai at the back post and there’s some good defending from Hughes to nick it away from the Hungarian.
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:27 , Chris Wilson25 mins
Back underway!
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:27 , Jack Rathborn
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:25 , Chris Wilson23 mins
Half a chance for Ngumoha as the ball runs free in the box, but again his shot is blocked and Szoboszlai then fires into a sea of bodies too.
We have a brief cooling break now.
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:21 , Chris Wilson19 mins
Lovely play from Chiesa as he reads the goal kick well and is suddenly through on goal after Gibson misreads it, though the Preston defender does well to recover and make the challenge in the box before Chiesa cuts back and curls wide.
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:18 , Chris Wilson16 mins
Some decent possession from both sides, with each starting XI looking very different to those of last season.
For Preston, that is mainly because of new signings, while the for visitors it is because Slot has chosen to give several youngsters a chance.
One of those is Rio Ngumoha, who has impressed so far today as does so once again as he beats his man before cutting into the area and seeing a decent effort deflected behind.
A decent start for a player who is just 16!
Liverpool fans pay tributes to Diogo Jota
15:26 , Jack Rathborn
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:1412 mins
Better from Liverpool as Ngumoha cuts in to create the space for the cross, but it sails over Salah at the back post.
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:11 , Chris Wilson10 mins
A bit of pressure from Liverpool, with Small delivering a decent cross before the hosts come again and the left-back overhits the next ball in.
Moments later, Gibson drives a shot wide from distance.
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:09 , Chris Wilson7 mins
Preston have their first chance after a lovely cross in from Hughes, but Osmajic isn’t there to meet it.
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:05 , Chris Wilson4 mins
Bit of pinball in the Preston area as Ngumoha gets into box and lays off the pass to Szoboszlai, but the Hungarian can’t get the shot away.
Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:03 , Chris Wilson2 mins
Some more team news for you, as record signing Florian Wirtz is not included in the Liverpool squad for today.
New signings Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong are on the bench though, as are Andy Robertson, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez, among others.
KICK-OFF! Preston 0-0 Liverpool
15:01 , Chris WilsonWe’re underway at Deepdale.
Preston vs Liverpool LIVE
15:00 , Chris WilsonAn impeccably observed minute of silence is followed by plenty of applause.
There’s a very loud rendition of the club’s Diogo Jota chant being sung at the moment.
Preston vs Liverpool LIVE
14:56 , Chris WilsonBoth sets of players are emerging from the tunnel as YNWA ends, and we’ll have a minute of silence starting soon.
Preston vs Liverpool LIVE
14:54 , Chris WilsonThere’s a rendition of ‘Can't Help Falling in Love’, before an even more emotional version of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ as Preston captain Ben Whiteman lays a wreath.
Team news
14:52 , Chris WilsonA quick look at the Liverpool team ahead of kick-off.
Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Gomez, Nyoni, Tsimikas; Stephenson, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Chiesa, Ngumoha.
Preston vs Liverpool LIVE
14:46 , Chris WilsonThe Liverpool players are coming out onto the pitch to applause from both sets of fans.
Tributes to begin soon
14:40 , Chris WilsonThe pre-planned tributes to Diogo Jota are set to begin in five minutes, at 2.45pm BST.
How can I watch the match?
14:30 , Chris WilsonWith 30 minutes until kick-off, a reminder of how you can watch the match at Deepdale...
The friendly will be broadcast live on ITV 1 in the UK, with coverage starting at 2.40pm. Subscribers can also watch the match online via ITVX.
Liverpool’s own channels will also have coverage, with the club’s website stating that “All Red Full and All Red Video members will be able to watch live”. Their coverage starts at 2.15pm BST.
Liverpool's pre-season
14:22 , Chris WilsonHere’s the full schedule of Liverpool’s preseason fixtures this summer.
Their first match of the season comes in the Community Shield, at Wembley on 10 August.
13 July: Preston - Deepdale Stadium, Preston, kick-off 3pm
26 July: AC Milan - Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong, kick-off 12.30pm
30 July: Yokohama FM - Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, kick-off 11.30am
4 August: Athletic Bilbao (two games) - Anfield, Liverpool, kick-off 5pm and 8pm
What are the tributes taking place at Deepdale?
14:15 , Chris WilsonA brief reminder of the tributes planned ahead of kick-off at Deepdale today.
A minute’s silence will take place, along with a rendition of the Liverpool anthem ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ while Preston captain Ben Whiteman will lay a wreath in front of the visiting fans and both teams will wear black armbands.
Team news
13:50 , Chris WilsonTeam news should be arriving in the next few minutes...
Liverpool pre-season friendlies 2025: Full schedule and results
13:45 , Chris WilsonLiverpool will return to action in pre-season with the club still digesting the news of Diogo Jota’s death.
The Portugal international passed away following a car accident in Spain early in July, with Arne Slot delaying his squad’s return to training following the sad incident.
Once preparations for the new season have begun, Slot’s side will start to think about the defence of their Premier League title having achieved domestic success in their first season under the Dutchman.
Liverpool pre-season friendlies 2025: Full schedule and results
Liverpool to pay tribute to Diogo Jota at first match since death against Preston
13:30 , Chris WilsonTributes will be paid to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva on Sunday before and during Liverpool's first match since their deaths.
Arne Slot’s side face Championship club Preston North End at Deepdale in their opening pre-season fixture, 10 days after Jota and Silva died in a car accident in Spain.
A minute’s silence will take place, along with a rendition of the Liverpool anthem ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ while Preston captain Ben Whiteman will lay a wreath in front of the visiting fans and both teams will wear black armbands.
Liverpool to pay tribute to Diogo Jota at first match since death against Preston
Diogo Jota: The fan favourite who achieved more than he ever dreamed possible
13:15 , Chris WilsonThe caption is more poignant now, even as the words have proved horribly wrong. “Yes to forever,” wrote Diogo Jota, accompanying social-media pictures of his wedding to his long-time partner Rute Cardoso. Within two weeks, Jota’s forever had ended, the Liverpool and Portugal forward killed in a car crash in Spain, along with his brother Andre Silva. His new wife is already a widow, his three young children left without a father.
“It doesn’t make any sense,” said Cristiano Ronaldo, his Portugal captain. There is a feeling of shock whenever a life is suddenly cruelly cut short, and Jota was just 28. It is still greater when someone has seemed as full of life as Jota did. He was often a smiling figure; “someone with an infectious joy,” Pedro Proenca, head of the Portuguese Football Federation, said. He was popular wherever he went. “Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his teammates and cherished by everyone who worked with him during his time at Wolves,” his previous club said. Wolves described themselves as “heartbroken”, Liverpool as “devastated”.
Diogo Jota: The fan favourite who achieved more than he ever dreamed possible
‘I called him Diogo MacJota’: Liverpool players find light in the darkness of teammate’s tragic death
13:00 , Chris WilsonSometimes the worst of times can bring the best out of people. Liverpool have more proof than most. Their history was tinged by tragedy even before a car crash claimed the life of Diogo Jota on Thursday morning. Grief can be a particularly private emotion; and yet a life lived in public can sometimes compel people to respond to the wider world, whether or not they really want to.
As the flowers outside Anfield show, Jota meant a lot to many who never met him. Those who did were probably in a sense of “absolute shock”, as Arne Slot put it. Processing the sudden loss of a friend, teammate and, as many were swift to say, a man whose primary roles were as husband, father and son in the age of social media can feel even harder; the hours of radio silence were immediately understandable but gave way to a series of moving messages.
Kenny Dalglish, sadly practiced in such situations, said: "Football is not important at this sad time. You feel helpless, knowing there’s so little we can do to ease the pain for his wife of just two weeks, his three beautiful children.” Jurgen Klopp reflected the wider sense of powerlessness. “There must be a bigger purpose, but I can’t see it,” said the manager who brought Jota to Anfield.
Liverpool stars find light in the darkness of ‘Diogo MacJota’s’ death
Diogo Jota: The Liverpool star and family man who married childhood sweetheart days before his death
12:45 , Chris WilsonLiverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota had married his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso, just 11 days before the car crash in Spain that killed him and his brother, Andre Silva.
The couple had been together since 2013, and had three children together – two sons and a daughter, all three of whom were born during the Portuguese’s time in Merseyside.
Jota and Cardoso were married in Porto on 22 June in a ceremony attended by friends and family, including Jota’s Liverpool teammate Andy Robertson, who led the touching tributes to the 28-year-old.
Diogo Jota: The family man who married childhood sweetheart days before his death
Liverpool to retire No 20 shirt in memory of Diogo Jota
12:30 , Chris WilsonLiverpool will permanently retire Diogo Jota’s No 20 shirt in memory of the forward after he was killed in a car crash with his brother Andre Silva last week.
In a historic move, Liverpool confirmed plans to immortalise Jota’s contribution to the team by retiring the No 20 jersey from all levels in what the club said was “a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person”.
“It was the number he wore with pride and distinction, leading us to countless victories in the process – and Diogo Jota will forever be Liverpool’s number 20,” a club statement said.
How can I watch the match?
12:17 , Chris WilsonThe friendly will be broadcast live on ITV 1 in the UK, with coverage starting at 2.40pm. Subscribers can also watch the match online via ITVX.
Liverpool’s own channels will also have coverage, with the club’s website stating that “All Red Full and All Red Video members will be able to watch live”. Their coverage starts at 2.15pm BST.
When is Preston vs Liverpool?
12:12 , Chris WilsonThe match will take place on Sunday, 13 July at Deepdale. Kick-off is set for 3pm BST, with tributes planned from around 2.45pm BST.
Good afternoon
11:59 , Chris WilsonHello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of today’s friendly between Liverpool and Preston North End.
The game at Deepdale sees Liverpool play their first match since the shocking death of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.
Tributes are planned for the siblings ahead of kick-off, with a rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ known to be among the plans.
We’ll have the latest updates here.
