AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth 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.

Fulham were relegated from the top tier in 2021 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Sheffield United no doubt enjoyed their spell in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

West Bromwich Albion 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 Hull City, Peterborough and play-off winners Blackpool 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:

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Second Half ends, Bournemouth 3, Birmingham City 1.

9 February 2022 21:37

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Ivan Sunjic (Birmingham City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

9 February 2022 21:35

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Siriki Dembélé (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

9 February 2022 21:35

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Jack Stacey.

9 February 2022 21:35

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Attempt saved. Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City) header from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Maxime Colin.

9 February 2022 21:33

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Mark Travers.

9 February 2022 21:32

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Attempt saved. Ivan Sunjic (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Onel Hernández.

9 February 2022 21:32

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Foul by Ivan Sunjic (Birmingham City).

9 February 2022 21:31

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Siriki Dembélé (Bournemouth) wins a free kick on the left wing.

9 February 2022 21:31

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Substitution, Birmingham City. Ryan Woods replaces Jordan Graham.

9 February 2022 21:30