Barnsley vs Stoke City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Barnsley face Stoke 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:

Barnsley vs Stoke City

Foul by James Chester (Stoke City).

8 March 2022 20:58

Barnsley vs Stoke City

Jordan Thompson (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

8 March 2022 20:58

Barnsley vs Stoke City

8 March 2022 20:57

Barnsley vs Stoke City

8 March 2022 20:57

Barnsley vs Stoke City

8 March 2022 20:53

Barnsley vs Stoke City

Lewis Baker (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

8 March 2022 20:52

Barnsley vs Stoke City

Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by Michal Helik.

8 March 2022 20:52

Barnsley vs Stoke City

Attempt blocked. Jacob Brown (Stoke City) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis Baker with a cross.

8 March 2022 20:52

Barnsley vs Stoke City

8 March 2022 20:51

Barnsley vs Stoke City

Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by Mads Andersen.

8 March 2022 20:51