Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Birmingham City face West Bromwich Albion 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:

Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion

Lyle Taylor (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

3 April 2022 16:35

Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Kristian Pedersen.

3 April 2022 16:32

Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion

Attempt missed. Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Grady Diangana.

3 April 2022 16:30

Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Andy Carroll replaces Karlan Grant.

3 April 2022 16:28

Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion

Goal! Birmingham City 1, West Bromwich Albion 0. Lyle Taylor (Birmingham City) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

3 April 2022 16:27

Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion

Penalty conceded by Conor Townsend (West Bromwich Albion) with a hand ball in the penalty area.

3 April 2022 16:25

Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion

Foul by Jake Livermore (West Bromwich Albion).

3 April 2022 16:21

Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Grady Diangana replaces Taylor Gardner-Hickman.

3 April 2022 16:20

Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion

Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Semi Ajayi.

3 April 2022 16:19

Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion

Substitution, Birmingham City. Taylor Richards replaces Tahith Chong because of an injury.

3 April 2022 16:17