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

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Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers 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:

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Attempt missed. Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by John Buckley.

18 April 2022 16:27

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Attempt saved. Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Harry Pickering with a cross.

18 April 2022 16:27

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Harry Pickering tries a through ball, but Ben Brereton Díaz is caught offside.

18 April 2022 16:26

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Foul by Lewis Baker (Stoke City).

18 April 2022 16:25

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. John Buckley replaces Bradley Johnson.

18 April 2022 16:24

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Foul by Josh Maja (Stoke City).

18 April 2022 16:24

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Ryan Nyambe tries a through ball, but Tyrhys Dolan is caught offside.

18 April 2022 16:23

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Offside, Stoke City. Taylor Harwood-Bellis tries a through ball, but Josh Maja is caught offside.

18 April 2022 16:21

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Tommy Smith (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

18 April 2022 16:21

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Attempt missed. Jacob Brown (Stoke City) header from the centre of the box following a corner.

18 April 2022 16:19