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Bristol City vs Sunderland LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Ashton Gate Stadium

Luke Baker
Saturday 16 December 2023 14:00 GMT
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Follow live coverage as Bristol City face Sunderland in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Last year Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated from the top flight and all are hopeful of making a quick return - but the likes of Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland all have real promotion ambitions too.

At the other end of the table, QPR, Cardiff City and Birmingham City will hope for better campaigns than last year’s relegation struggle - while newcomers Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to survive after dramatic progress through the play-offs.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Bristol City vs Sunderland

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Rob Dickie.

16 December 2023 16:27

Bristol City vs Sunderland

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Zak Vyner.

16 December 2023 16:25

Bristol City vs Sunderland

Attempt blocked. Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

16 December 2023 16:24

Bristol City vs Sunderland

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Cameron Pring.

16 December 2023 16:23

Bristol City vs Sunderland

Substitution, Sunderland. Jobe Bellingham replaces Abdoullah Ba.

16 December 2023 16:22

Bristol City vs Sunderland

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

16 December 2023 16:20

Bristol City vs Sunderland

Delay in match because of an injury Luke O'Nien (Sunderland).

16 December 2023 16:20

Bristol City vs Sunderland

Attempt saved. Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Alex Pritchard with a cross.

16 December 2023 16:20

Bristol City vs Sunderland

Jack Clarke (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

16 December 2023 16:19

Bristol City vs Sunderland

Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by Trai Hume.

16 December 2023 16:18

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