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.

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:

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Tayo Edun replaces Harry Pickering.

27 August 2022 16:49

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

27 August 2022 16:47

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Substitution, Stoke City. D'Margio Wright-Phillips replaces Jacob Brown.

27 August 2022 16:47

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Attempt missed. Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.

27 August 2022 16:47

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Bradley Dack (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

27 August 2022 16:46

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Attempt blocked. Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Hedges with a cross.

27 August 2022 16:45

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Aden Flint.

27 August 2022 16:44

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Attempt blocked. Bradley Dack (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

27 August 2022 16:44

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

Attempt blocked. Ben Brereton (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

27 August 2022 16:44

Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

27 August 2022 16:43