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

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Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Sunderland 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 Sunderland

Amad Diallo (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

18 October 2022 21:32

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

18 October 2022 21:31

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Hayden Carter (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

18 October 2022 21:31

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Jack Clarke (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing.

18 October 2022 21:31

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Attempt missed. Jack Clarke (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner from a direct free kick.

18 October 2022 21:30

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Substitution, Sunderland. Trai Hume replaces Ajibola Alese because of an injury.

18 October 2022 21:29

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

18 October 2022 21:29

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

18 October 2022 21:28

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Attempt saved. Ben Brereton (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Callum Brittain.

18 October 2022 21:28

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland

Offside, Sunderland. Amad Diallo tries a through ball, but Jack Clarke is caught offside.

18 October 2022 21:27