Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Blackburn Rovers 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:
Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers
Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt saved. Ben Brereton (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers
Substitution, Sunderland. Ellis Simms replaces Patrick Roberts.
Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers
Substitution, Sunderland. Bailey Wright replaces Lynden Gooch because of an injury.
Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers
Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Joe Rankin-Costello.
Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers
Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. George Hirst replaces Sam Gallagher.
Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers
Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Lewis Travis replaces Bradley Dack.
Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers
Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Ryan Hedges tries a through ball, but Sam Gallagher is caught offside.
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