Blackpool vs Birmingham City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Blackpool face Birmingham 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:

Blackpool vs Birmingham City

Substitution, Birmingham City. Scott Hogan replaces Troy Deeney.

18 April 2022 16:30

Blackpool vs Birmingham City

Offside, Birmingham City. Kristian Pedersen tries a through ball, but Nico Gordon is caught offside.

18 April 2022 16:29

Blackpool vs Birmingham City

Offside, Blackpool. Jerry Yates tries a through ball, but Charlie Kirk is caught offside.

18 April 2022 16:28

Blackpool vs Birmingham City

Corner, Blackpool. Conceded by Zach Jeacock.

18 April 2022 16:28

Blackpool vs Birmingham City

Callum Connolly (Blackpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.

18 April 2022 16:27

Blackpool vs Birmingham City

Substitution, Blackpool. Jerry Yates replaces Shayne Lavery.

18 April 2022 16:26

Blackpool vs Birmingham City

Goal! Blackpool 4, Birmingham City 1. Ivan Sunjic (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Onel Hernández following a fast break.

18 April 2022 16:20

Blackpool vs Birmingham City

Offside, Birmingham City. Ryan Woods tries a through ball, but Onel Hernández is caught offside.

18 April 2022 16:16

Blackpool vs Birmingham City

Foul by Callum Connolly (Blackpool).

18 April 2022 16:14

Blackpool vs Birmingham City

Goal! Blackpool 4, Birmingham City 0. Jake Beesley (Blackpool) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner following a corner.

18 April 2022 16:12