Blackpool vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Blackpool face AFC Bournemouth 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:

Blackpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Lewis Cook (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

12 February 2022 15:33

Blackpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Foul by Lloyd Kelly (Bournemouth).

12 February 2022 15:32

Blackpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Attempt saved. Josh Bowler (Blackpool) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.

12 February 2022 15:31

Blackpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Offside, Blackpool. Daniel Grimshaw tries a through ball, but Jerry Yates is caught offside.

12 February 2022 15:29

Blackpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Attempt missed. CJ Hamilton (Blackpool) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Jerry Yates with a headed pass.

12 February 2022 15:27

Blackpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Penalty saved! Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner.

12 February 2022 15:27

Blackpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Penalty Bournemouth. Jaidon Anthony draws a foul in the penalty area.

12 February 2022 15:26

Blackpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel.

12 February 2022 15:25

Blackpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Siriki Dembélé (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

12 February 2022 15:24

Blackpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Attempt blocked. Josh Bowler (Blackpool) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dujon Sterling.

12 February 2022 15:23