Sunderland vs Wigan Athletic LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Wigan Athletic 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 Wigan Athletic
Attempt missed. Will Keane (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from very close range.
Sunderland vs Wigan Athletic
Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Sunderland vs Wigan Athletic
Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Wigan Athletic
Attempt saved. Elliot Embleton (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Sunderland vs Wigan Athletic
Attempt saved. Charlie Wyke (Wigan Athletic) header from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Max Power.
Sunderland vs Wigan Athletic
Attempt missed. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) left footed shot from the right side of the box.
Sunderland vs Wigan Athletic
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Sunderland vs Wigan Athletic
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