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Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Ewood Park

Sports Staff
Tuesday 18 October 2022 14:00 EDT
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A general view of Ewood Park
A general view of Ewood Park (Getty)

Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Sunderland 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.

Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

Norwich 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 Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland 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:

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

18 October 2022 21:06

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 2, Sunderland 0. Scott Wharton (Blackburn Rovers) header from very close range following a set piece situation.

18 October 2022 21:05

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

18 October 2022 21:05

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

18 October 2022 21:04

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Foul by Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland).

18 October 2022 21:04

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Foul by Jack Clarke (Sunderland).

18 October 2022 21:03

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Second Half begins Blackburn Rovers 1, Sunderland 0.

18 October 2022 21:02

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

18 October 2022 21:02

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

18 October 2022 20:47

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

First Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 1, Sunderland 0.

18 October 2022 20:46

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