Stoke City vs Bristol City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Stoke City face Bristol City 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.
Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Stoke City vs Bristol City
Attempt missed. Max Bird (Bristol City) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Luke McNally with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
Stoke City vs Bristol City
Andrew Moran (Stoke City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Stoke City vs Bristol City
Jason Knight (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Stoke City vs Bristol City
Substitution, Stoke City. Niall Ennis replaces Lewis Koumas.
Stoke City vs Bristol City
Lewis Koumas (Stoke City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Stoke City vs Bristol City
Attempt saved. Mark Sykes (Bristol City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Stoke City vs Bristol City
Attempt saved. George Earthy (Bristol City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Max Bird with a through ball.
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