Stoke City vs Birmingham City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Stoke City face Birmingham City 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:
Stoke City vs Birmingham City
Attempt saved. Tariqe Fosu-Henry (Stoke City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Stoke City vs Birmingham City
Attempt saved. Ben Wilmot (Stoke City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lewis Baker with a cross.
Stoke City vs Birmingham City
Nick Powell (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Stoke City vs Birmingham City
Nick Powell (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Stoke City vs Birmingham City
Substitution, Birmingham City. Troy Deeney replaces Lukas Jutkiewicz.
Stoke City vs Birmingham City
Morgan Fox (Stoke City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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