Blackpool vs Watford LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Blackpool face Watford 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:

Blackpool vs Watford

Corner, Blackpool. Conceded by Christian Kabasele.

8 October 2022 16:18

Blackpool vs Watford

Attempt blocked. Gary Madine (Blackpool) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Wright with a cross.

8 October 2022 16:17

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Attempt missed. Yáser Asprilla (Watford) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ismaïla Sarr.

8 October 2022 16:17

Blackpool vs Watford

Attempt missed. Ismaïla Sarr (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Yáser Asprilla.

8 October 2022 16:16

Blackpool vs Watford

Attempt blocked. Charlie Patino (Blackpool) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Liam Bridcutt.

8 October 2022 16:16

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Foul by Christian Kabasele (Watford).

8 October 2022 16:15

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Attempt missed. Hamza Choudhury (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Imrân Louza following a set piece situation.

8 October 2022 16:14

Blackpool vs Watford

8 October 2022 16:14

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Dominic Thompson (Blackpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

8 October 2022 16:14

Blackpool vs Watford

Ismaïla Sarr (Watford) wins a free kick on the right wing.

8 October 2022 16:13